Chemistry Technique Developed By Researchers That Turns Plastic Into Clean Fuel

October 4, 2019 Environment,Natural Living,Video

By Mayukh Saha This is one waste problem that could instead be turned into a boon for our energy-starved planet. We are drowning in plastic and have already produced 8.3 billion tons of plastics in just 65 years, equivalent in weight to 25,000 Empire State Buildings. This will take ages to decompose and will cause […]

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Edible, Plastic-Free Meal Trays Designed To Reduce Airline Waste

September 29, 2019 Natural Living

By Mayukh Saha A London-based design company has updated the classic airline food tray to be plastic-free and entirely biodegradable, using all-natural materials. They are motivated by a desire to tackle the ever-growing problem of airline waste. The tray will be made out of recycled coffee grounds, with side-dish sections made out of banana leaves, […]

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Zero-Waste Juicing Machine Uses 3D Printer To Make Cups From Orange Peels

September 27, 2019 Natural Living,Video

By John Vibes A new prototype orange juicer created by the international design firm Carlo Ratti Associati and the power company Eni, utilizes 3D printing technology to create a zero-waste drink dispenser. The juicer is called “Feel the Peel,” and works by turning used orange peels into biodegradable cups. The juicer stands at about 10-feet […]

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Explorer Finds Plastic And Candy Wrappers In Mariana Trench Nearly 11Km Below The Pacific Ocean

September 25, 2019 Environment

By Mayukh Saha Our water and air – the two most essential things that human life depends on – have become polluted on a global scale. And our generation is privy to the devastating news that plastic has covered the polar region, a place once considered immune to the invasion of this most polluting of […]

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German Study: Alarming Levels of Dangerous Plastics in Children’s Bodies

September 15, 2019 Environment

By Common Dreams Plastic byproducts were found in an alarming 97-100% of blood and urine samples from 2,500 children tested between 2014 and 2017, according to a new study by the German Environment Ministry and the Robert Koch Institute. Der Spiegel, the German weekly magazine, published the findings Saturday, which were part of a federal […]

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Marriott To Phase Out Single Use Plastic Bottles For Soap And Shampoo

August 31, 2019 Environment,Video

By John Vibes Single-use plastics are so ubiquitous in our world that it is often hard to realize how much plastic we use each day. For example, the small single-use soaps and shampoos used at hotels are a huge source of plastic waste that is rarely considered. Luckily, some hotels are taking it upon themselves […]

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World Health Organization Claims Microplastics in Drinking Water “Don’t Appear to Pose Health Risk”

August 24, 2019 Natural Health News

By Chris Menahan Bottoms up! From CNN: They may be in our oceans, rivers and ice but there’s little evidence to suggest that microplastics in the water we drink pose a risk to our health. In its first review on the health risks of plastic in tap and bottled water, the World Health Organization said […]

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Study Says BPA is Causing Severe Hormone Imbalances in 80% of Teens

August 22, 2019 Natural Health News

By John Vibes According to new research, four out of five teenagers in the UK are having their hormones disrupted by chemicals found in plastics. Experts believe that the chemical responsible for these widespread hormone issues is bisphenol A, which is more commonly known as BPA. This chemical is often used to make plastics, and […]

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To Reduce Plastic Use This Man From India Is Making Bamboo Water Bottles

August 17, 2019 Environment

By Mayukh Saha In the recent fight against plastics, an Assamese innovator has brought forth bamboo bottles, which are not only eco-friendly but also leak-proof. It has been quite some time that we have been concentrating on reducing the usage of plastics. For these, we have brought out sustainable products, eco-friendly alternatives that have cut […]

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For 30 Plastic Bottles You Can Get A Free Subway Ride In Rome

August 16, 2019 Environment

By Mayukh Saha Starting now, it might be beneficial for you to pick up and store plastic bottles as you go across Rome in a metro. Well, unless you want to start ‘plogging’, then it is a completely different ball game. As the news proclaims, the transport authorities of Rome are trying to see if […]

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Food For Trash: India Café To Offer Food For Plastics, Then Use To Build Roads

July 29, 2019 Environment,Video

By Aaron Kesel Next month, the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh in the city of Ambikapur will open the country’s first “garbage café,” where attendants will be able to recycle their plastic waste and get a free meal, Reuters reported. In various parts of the world, similar cafés have opened in countries including some parts […]

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This Berlin Company Is Turning Coffee Grounds Into Recycled Reusable Cups

July 11, 2019 Environment,Natural Living,Video

By Mayukh Saha We all know how our oceans are choking from plastic. This is a menace which seems to have no end! Single-use plastic is one of the most time-consuming things to get rid of, yet their use doesn’t seem to slow down. So what does a boy from Germany do to save the […]

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House Made From 612,000 Recycled Plastic Bottles Is Also Hurricane-Proof

July 9, 2019 Environment

By John Vibes A Canadian company called JD Composites has built a home that is resistant to hurricane-strength winds. It is said that the house can withstand winds with gusts of over 300 miles per hour. A working prototype of the building is located near the Meteghan River in Nova Scotia. The house looks surprisingly […]

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17000 Plastic Bags Used to Build a More Durable Road in Scotland

July 4, 2019 Environment

By Mayukh Saha In true Scottish fashion of bringing something new to the world, Linkwood Steadings Housing development present in Elgin, Scotland has built a road using about 17000 bags of plastic. But how does one do that? Well, flexibility is an advantage, but that’s just a property useful for making the road. Well, you […]

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Mexican Scientist Discovers a Way to Turn Nopal Cactus Into Biodegradable Plastic

June 12, 2019 Environment,Video

By Elias Marat As the crisis of plastic waste grows, researchers have looked for various ways to cut down on single-use plastics, with many cities and countries across the world seeking to put an end to plastic bags, straws, and other common products in favor of more sustainable, environmentally sound options. And at the University […]

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People Eat And Breathe Up To 121,000 Particles Of Plastic Each Year

June 8, 2019 Environment

By John Vibes According to new research published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology, the average person can absorb anywhere from 74,000 and 121,000 particles of microplastic each year. Surprisingly, half of this microplastic toxification comes from the air we breathe, and the other half comes from the foods and drinks we consume. It […]

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Researchers Turn Plastic Water Bottles Into Diesel and Jet Fuel

June 3, 2019 Environment,Natural Living

A research group led by Washington State University scientists has found a way to turn daily plastic waste products into jet fuel. In a new paper published in the journal Applied Energy, WSU’s Hanwu Lei and colleagues melted plastic waste at high temperature with activated carbon, a processed carbon with increased surface area, to produce […]

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A Philippines Cafe Makes Straws From Coconut Leaves As A Perfect Alternative To Plastic Straws

May 27, 2019 Environment,Natural Living,Video

By Mayukh Saha Neil Armstrong said, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”.  Of course, he was talking about the Moon landing. But considering the present condition our society is in, it could very well apply to us. With the continuous influx of pollutants into our environment, it is high time […]

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This British Supermarket Chain Is Introducing Plastic-Free Fruit and Veg Areas

May 22, 2019 Environment

By Mayukh Saha With many department stores and supermarket giants going down the path of eliminating plastic, the prospect of the world is looking really hopeful. This time it’s the turn of Morrisons, a British supermarket which is turning out to be one of the first supermarkets to make their vegetables and fruit areas plastic-free. […]

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Edible Film Made from Essential Oils Can Protect Food Better Than Plastic

May 15, 2019 Environment,Natural Living

By Amanda Froelich If you’re looking to reduce your carbon imprint without really changing your lifestyle, this edible film may be one of the available solutions to doing so. According to new research published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, a newly-developed edible film containing the essential oils clove and oregano may protect […]

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