One of the most effective ways to close the tap on plastic pollution is to reduce the material’s production in the first place. Reusable packaging plays a key role here since it allows for a product to be consumed over and over again without the need for unnecessary single-use … [Read more...] about Nivea is testing a refill station in Germany that aims to reduce plastic waste
Plastic solutions
New durable bioplastic can withstand hot food and beverages
When compared to conventional plastics made out of fossil fuels, bioplastics definitely have an upper hand in terms of environmental impact. But there are still some shortcomings associated with these materials, one of them being their low stability when subjected to high … [Read more...] about New durable bioplastic can withstand hot food and beverages
Why jute is one of the most promising alternatives we have to plastic
Even though we’re aware of the awful effects of plastic pollution, the detrimental environmental phenomenon continues today. Part of the problem is that plastic is such a durable, accessible material that can be used for a wide range of things such as shipping and packaging. … [Read more...] about Why jute is one of the most promising alternatives we have to plastic
Scientists have come up with a plant-based alternative to Styrofoam
Of all the types of waste that pollute our planet, styrofoam is one of the absolute worst. That’s because unlike many types of waste that take decades or even centuries to degrade, styrofoam never degrades. And to make matters worse, it’s made out of petroleum and creates … [Read more...] about Scientists have come up with a plant-based alternative to Styrofoam
Scientists are feeding excess clean energy to microbes to produce bioplastics
We all know that petroleum-based plastics are destroying our planet, but what we don’t always realize is that not all plastics that are called biodegradable are benefiting the planet. For instance, it can cost a whole lot of money and energy to produce plastics that are called … [Read more...] about Scientists are feeding excess clean energy to microbes to produce bioplastics
