Only 9 percent of plastic waste is actually recycled, according to an Oceana report, which estimated that in 2022 the global population used about 1.5 trillion single-use plastic bottles and cups.

Researchers have developed a way to convert food waste into biodegradable plastic, which offers a potential solution to two ...

The new hub will open at the George Reynolds Centre in Crewkerne and it is part of Open Doors Somerset which does lots of ...

Food Simp has launched a recipe finder that helps users reduce food waste by suggesting meals based on the ingredients they already have at home. Orlando, FL - October 28, 2024 — ...

Policies that drive sales, such as grants and incentives for new bike purchases, can work against efforts to reduce waste. We need more policies that support refurbished and repaired e-bikes.

Sustainability; Embracing Circularity to Reduce Environmental Impact in Construction. One promising way to minimize waste from the construction and demolition phases is establishing a circular ...

About 45 million turkeys are slaughtered each year for Americans to feast on, according to the National Turkey Federation. The fall holiday also prompts epic waste. About 200 million pounds of ...

This computer-generated image depicts the amount of plastic waste scientists expect to be produced globally by 2050 if no action is taken to reduce it.

The main waste product of the Sims plant are bales of filmy, thin plastics, like dry cleaner bags. It can’t be recycled and is designated for expensive landfills to be buried forever.