Dutch Engineers' Ocean Cleanup System Success
Dutch engineers have created a massive, drifting net to clean up the ocean's plastic and have pulled over 60 million ki…
Sharon Barak's Biodegradable Plastic Innovation
Sharon Barak has created a plastic alternative that self-destructs without microplastic residue in water, a new approac…
Microplastics in Food: 5 Sources and Swaps
The bottled water you drink and the sea salt on your table contain microplastics — and the same is true for nearly all…
Indonesian Man Builds Bridge from Recycled Plastic Bottles
An Indonesian man has pioneered a unique solution to river crossings: floating bridges made from recycled plastic bottl…
Ocean Protector's Drain Covers: A Simple Solution to Water Pollution
Ocean Protector's drain covers offer a straightforward way to combat water pollution by capturing litter before it ente…
Egyptian Teen's Plastic to Fuel Machine Combats Pollution
Plastic waste conversion machines tackle global pollution and energy demands by transforming discarded plastics into us…
Fungus in Amazon Naturally Consumes Plastic
The Amazon rainforest, a hub of biodiversity, has yielded a significant find in a fungus with an unusual trait: it feas…
Revolutionary Floating Boom Systems Tackle Ocean Plastic
Floating boom systems offer an innovative, eco-friendly solution for ocean plastic pollution, using natural currents to…
Transforming Kenya's Plastic Waste into Durable Fence Posts
Kenya's innovative approach turns plastic waste into durable, eco-friendly fence posts, tackling pollution and promotin…
Fungus Found in Amazon Rainforest Eats Plastic
Fungi living in the Ecuadorian Amazon are making waves for their ability to biodegrade plastic in landfills. Pestalotio…
Short-term Convenience, Long-term Damage: Plastic Bag Impact
Plastic bags offer a brief convenience but persist in the environment for centuries, causing significant harm to wildli…
TeamSeas' Massive Ocean Trash Removal Effort
TeamSeas' ambitious ocean trash removal effort has recovered over 34 million pounds of waste. This initiative is crucia…