Most “compostable” plastic won’t break down easily in a backyard compost bin. And the process can take so long at an industrial composting facility that many facilities that take food waste refuse the ...

Some plastic alternatives need to be put in industrial compost facilities or require acres of land for production. Sway’s seaweed plastic needs neither. Inside the lab of the Bay Area-based startup ...

It’s no longer a secret that single-use plastic is harming the planet. Not only does the process of creating these materials emit enormous amounts of planet-warming gases, but they also can take ...

Modern society has has a big problem when it comes to plastic -- and it's contributing heavily to pollution and climate change. Globally, 400 million metric tons of plastic are produced each year -- ...

In recent years there has been a global movement to pressure corporations into becoming more eco-friendly. One of the most frequent measures taken by these companies is limiting the use of single-use ...

Local plastic manufacturer, Botala Plastics, has taken a significant step in advancing Botswana’s sustainability agenda with ...

If you've ever been turning over your compost heap and found months-old "compostable" plastic items that were still mostly intact – well, you're not alone. New research states that 60% of such ...

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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The use of plastic across all facets of human life has grown more ...

Countertop compost bins aren’t used for indoor composting but rather for storing compostable material until you transfer it ...