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Australian Scientists Might Have Found a Way to Turn the World’s Plastic into Oil
If it works, the technology could be used to make all plastics recyclable.
Filipinos Made This Plastic-Free Cup From Pineapple Leaves
The paper can be in direct contact with food, helps lessen agricultural waste, and provides more livelihood to farmers.
Baby Fish Nurseries Are Riddled With ‘Prey-Sized’ Plastic, Alarming Study Finds
Fish nurseries near Hawaii contain higher concentrations of plastic than the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, and baby fish are mistaking this trash for food.
This Indian District Let Citizens Exchange 1 Kilo of Plastic Rubbish for 1 Kilo of Rice
Mulugu aims to become the first single-use plastic-free district of Telangana.
Plastic Bottle Recycling Machines Won’t Save Us
Morrisons is the latest supermarket to trial reverse vending machines, encouraging shoppers to feed in empty bottles in exchange for store credit.
Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and PepsiCo Are the World’s Top Plastic Polluters
A new report says these companies pollute the most places with the most plastics.
16-Year-Old Indian Activist Files Petition Against Amazon and Flipkart for Using Ridiculous Amounts of Packaging
The young activist said the companies use “excessive” plastic when delivering goods.
This Village in the Philippines Is Letting Residents Trade Their Plastic Waste for Rice
The food-for-trash swap aims to teach residents to dispose of their plastics properly.
Plastic Waste in Meghalaya Will Now Be Used as Fuel for Cement Companies
The state government has made a deal with cement companies to recycle more than 17 tons of plastic.
South Korean Mayor Trashes Beach Ahead of Coastal Cleanup
The government official wanted to give people something to pick up for International Coastal Cleanup Day, so he flooded the beach with trash.
Thai Stores Will Stop Distributing Single-Use Plastic Bags by 2020
Thailand is one of the biggest waste producers in the world but it is now making an effort to change this.