This Earth Month, Starbucks is experimenting with a circular economy. From March 30 to May 31st, customers at five Seattle Starbucks will be able to order their drink in a reusable cup that they can then deposit themselves at a contactless kiosk or have picked up for them by area recycling service Ridwell. “Promoting reusability […]
The boom in the meal kit industry has never been more apparent than in the last 12 months. Meal delivery services are helping even the least talented cooks enjoy fresh, home-cooked meals and more and more companies are recognizing the value of this sector. The adoption rate of this fairly new industry has led to […]
By Tara Lohan Each year the amount of plastic swirling in ocean gyres and surfing the tide toward coastal beaches seems to increase. So too does the amount of plastic particles being consumed by fish — including species that help feed billions of people around the world. A new study published in the journal Global […]
Looking for ways to cut down on single-use plastic while grocery shopping? You may already have eco-friendly shopping bags, but bringing your own reusable produce bags is another easy swap. According to the UN Environment Program, up to 5 trillion single-use plastic bags are used globally each year, and because of the material they’re made […]
Bringing your own reusable grocery bags when you go shopping is one of the easiest ways to cut down on your plastic consumption — according to the UN Environment Program, up to 5 trillion single-use plastic bags are used globally each year. The most sustainable option is to use a bag you already have, whether […]
If you’re looking to cut down on your single-use plastic consumption, refusing to-go cutlery is an easy switch to make. In this article, we’ll show you three of the best bamboo utensils and cutlery sets for eating on the go. Why Use Bamboo Utensils? There are a few reasons we recommend tossing bamboo utensils in […]
Nzambi Matee is an entrepreneur with an incredible goal — to turn plastic destined for the landfill into sustainable, strong building material. Her company, Gjenge Makers, uses the plastic waste of commercial facilities to create bricks that can withstand twice the weight threshold of concrete. Gjenge Makers is based in Nairobi, Kenya, where plastic waste […]
In a CNN feature, Kan Chan Kin asks: “What happens to your trash when you put it in your bin? It doesn’t magically disappear, you know?” The news report calls Kan an “artivist” – part musician, part artist and full-time environmental champion. Kan’s mission is to spread awareness about our collective trash problem and to […]
By Alexandra McInturf and Matthew Savoca Trillions of barely visible pieces of plastic are floating in the world’s oceans, from surface waters to the deep seas. These particles, known as microplastics, typically form when larger plastic objects such as shopping bags and food containers break down. Researchers are concerned about microplastics because they are minuscule, […]
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