Uncontrolled bushfires, inappropriate disposable of plastic waste and indiscriminate use of pesticides have been identified ...

A small shiny insect species has a unique dietary craving that could help solve the world's plastic pollution problem.

Bio-plastics are being used in innovative packaging solutions, such as edible packaging, which can reduce food waste and ...

Globally, it is estimated that over 100 million marine animals are killed each year by plastic waste. This include species mentioned above as well as fish, seals and birds. In its reports, the United ...

A CIRCULAR economy model to reduce plastic waste in urban areas while creating economic opportunities for local communities is being put on pilot stage at the capital city council. Ally Mfinanga, the ...

A team of researchers has successfully developed a unique kind of 3D-printed plastic, one that is both affordable and ...

With national attention on the island’s environmental impact, there is a growing push to implement policies and partnerships that reduce plastic waste, ensuring Bali remains a model of eco ...

Global plastic pollution has finally made it to the forefront of the international agenda, with a United Nations-backed plastic treaty under negotiation for the past two years but with an ...

The great advantage of the material, whether it ends up being leather or plastic, is that it is recyclable and compostable.

According to a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) factsheet, plastic waste generation nearly trebled from between 1970 and 1990. In the early 2000s, the amount of plastic waste generated ...

In the early days of the modern Olympics and Paralympics, athletes competed using heavy, non-aerodynamic equipment.

The Waste Removal Services industry is observing positive trends in government regulations, the implementation of advanced ...