Waste
Plant-Based Plastics Could Solve World's Waste Problem
Marine plastic debris is estimated to reach 250 million tons by 2025.
No One Wants Your Old Clothes
Textile waste is piling up at catastrophic levels thanks to the fast-fashion industry.
Less Than One in 400 Paper Cups Recycled in U.K.
Starbucks, Costa, Caffe Nero and Pret are accused of making misleading recycling claims.
Two Numbers: Animal Manure a Growing Headache in America
Animals produce more waste than humans, but it isn’t processed much at all.
Plastic-Eating Mealworms Can Safely Digest Styrofoam
In lab tests, researchers found that the larvae form of the darkling beetle can biodegrade plastic foam.
New Battery Charges 70 Percent in Two Minutes, Lasts 20 years
Researchers develop a battery that can change the charging game