Plastic alternatives could make marine pollution even worse
Compostable alternatives to plastic could worsen marine pollution and have other serious environmental impacts, a report from a committee of UK MPs has warned.
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Flipkart to stop using throwaway plastic
India's biggest online retailer is giving itself less than two years to stop using single-use plastic when shipping its products.
Flipkart to stop using throwaway plastic
India's biggest online retailer is giving itself less than two years to stop using single-use plastic when shipping its products.
San Francisco begins water-bottle ban
Air travelers to and from the City by the Bay will now experience water in new ways.
Microplastics discovered in 'extreme' concentrations in North Atlantic
Within the Atlantic Ocean is the world's only sea without shores, its borders defined by the currents of the North Atlantic gyre.
Coca-Cola will sell Dasani in aluminum cans and bottles
Coca-Cola is giving Dasani a green makeover to help meet its environmental goals and boost interest in its biggest water brand.
Plastic pollution makes seabirds smaller, sicker
Seabirds are becoming smaller, lighter and suffering from a litany of health problems after ingesting the plastic that litters the world's oceans, a study has found.
Coke, Pepsi abandon plastics lobby
Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, two major sellers of plastic bottles, have made sweeping sustainability commitments. Now they are stepping away from a plasti
Scientist studying nitrogen inadvertently finds microplastics in rainwater
A research chemist with the U.S. Geological Survey made a surprising discovery while studying nitrogen deposition in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Wimbledon cutting back on plastic at this year's tournament
Wimbledon is hoping to cut down on the amount of plastic waste generated at this year's tennis championships.
