Tag: plastic pollution
Peruvian innovators launch banana leaf biodegradable dishes to combat plastic consumption
Chewa Plant aims to manufacture and commercialize the disposable dishes to help reduce plastic consumption and the pollution it causes.
Global audit reports just how much pollution giants like Coca-Cola and...
Break Free From Plastic bins to end global plastic pollution by identifying these giant polluters and making them accountable.
Toy company Hasbro to ditch plastic packaging
The Rhode-Island based toy manufacturer, Hasbro has just announced it will begin the process of eliminating plastic packaging from their products in...
U.S. government reports: ‘It is raining plastic’
After analyzing rainwater samples collected from the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, the U.S. Interior Department recently released a study concluding that microscopic...
Sea turtles are mistaking plastic pollution for food
"Research like this helps us understand what sea turtles are eating, and whether certain kinds of plastic are being ingested more than others."
Hidden plastics: Glitter gum and the air we breathe
"Large scale public protest, civil disobedience, and coordinated boycotting of products that are contaminating the environment is the only thing that will make government and business act."
Major UK supermarket chain gets rid of plastic bags in produce...
“We are absolutely committed to reducing unnecessary plastic packaging in Sainsbury’s stores."
‘Plasticrust’: A new form of pollution is forming on this Portuguese...
This type of pollution incorporates itself right into the rocky shoreline of the Portuguese island of Madeira.
Zero waste: The global plastics crisis
Plastic pollution is one aspect of the global environmental crisis, a crisis rooted in consumerism and a socio-economic system championed by developed nations, which promotes greed, selfishness and division.
New California bill could revolutionize how the U.S. tackles plastic pollution
A sweeping “circular economy” bill in the California legislature aims to drastically reduce plastic waste and boost domestic recycling.
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Shock and awe at UT Austin as state troopers in riot gear quash student...
An aggressive show of force by Texas state troopers raises questions about the right to peaceful assembly, as students at the University of Texas at Austin face riot gear and arrests during a Gaza solidarity protest.
Trump faces contempt charges over gag order violations
In a contentious courtroom showdown, former President Donald Trump may face criminal contempt charges as he's accused of flouting a judicial gag order, casting a spotlight on his ongoing legal battles.
UK sets new standard as renewables outpace fossil fuels in power generation
For the first time, wind energy leads the charge in the UK's power grid, marking a pivotal shift towards cleaner, sustainable electricity amid global environmental concerns.
The case against RFK Jr.
Would RFK Junior be just another crackpot in the growing pool of fringe politicians?
How Summer Lee’s landslide victory defies billionaire influence in politics
In a resounding rejection of billionaire-funded opposition, U.S. Rep. Summer Lee secures a primary win, highlighting a growing resistance against corporate and dark money in American politics.