plastic waste

The highly social and endangered Asian elephant (Elephas maximus indicus) lives in matriarch-led groups and, in addition to foods that can be found in the wild like grasses and the roots, bark and leaves of trees, enjoys foods cultivated by humans like rice and bananas, according to the World Wildlife Fund. Unfortunately, remnants of these […]

In Los Angeles County, California, the Board of Supervisors has given the green light for a new ordinance aimed at reducing plastic waste. The ordinance will require all takeout items, such as takeaway containers and other dishes and cutlery, to be either compostable or fully recyclable by 2023. Additionally, restaurants with seating for customers who […]

Air travel is not good for the planet, but sometimes it’s the only feasible option to get to where you need to go. If you find yourself on a flight for one reason or another, it’s good to know your options for minimizing the impact of your trip. If you’re looking for a tangible way […]

The iconic Starbucks coffee cup may soon be a thing of the past.  The company announced Tuesday that it would make it possible for coffee drinkers to use their own reusable cups for all café, drive-thru and mobile orders in the U.S. and Canada by the end of next year. “Our goal, by 2025, is […]

Retail giant Target is launching an initiative to reduce its use of single-use plastics.  The company announced its Target Zero icon on Wednesday, which is designed to inform customers if a product or its packaging is reusable, refillable, compostable, or made from material that is recyclable or otherwise cuts back on plastic. “By making it […]

Coors Light is making an effort to lighten the load it places on the environment.  Parent-company Molson Coors announced Tuesday that six-packs of its Coors Light brand would no longer come in the infamous plastic rings that trap marine life, CNN reported. Instead, starting later this year, the beer will come in a recyclable, sustainable […]

Have you ever gone to the grocery store to buy bananas and been confronted with a bunch wrapped in plastic and thought, “Why?” After all, bananas come with their own protective covering that is easy to remove and creates no plastic waste. UK waste reduction nonprofit the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) understands your […]

Can I put this pizza box in with the cardboard? What about that oat milk container? Does this envelope have plastic in it?  The recycling system in the U.S. is far from perfect, and recycling is often used as a scapegoat to justify overconsumption. The oil and gas industries – producers of virgin plastic – […]