Acuva Technologies, based out of British Columbia, Canada, has announced its partnership with Quezon City-based Kooler Industries, in an effort to make a significant difference in the war against plastic waste in the Philippines.
An eco-friendly new social media trend is inspiring people around the world to clean up litter. Though the #TrashTag challenge has reportedly been around for several years, it recently became a trending topic on social media.
Hundreds of pounds of plastic beads of Mardi Gras beads end up in the New Orleans’s water system every year. Thankfully, a biologist from Louisiana State University has developed several formulas for biodegradable Mardi Gras beads made of algae.
Researcher invents biodegradable Mardi Gras beads made of algae Read more
Researchers at Purdue University are excited about a new chemical technique technique that uses super-heated water to convert plastic into a gasoline-like fuel that could be used to fuel conventional vehicles.
New chemistry technique turns waste plastic into clean fuel Read more
Adidas have collaborated with Parley for the Oceans, a company that intercepts plastic from beaches before it can reach the oceans. This plastic is then upcycled and made into a yarn becoming a key component of the upper material of Adidas footwear.
Adidas to produce 11 million shoes made from recycled plastic in 2019 Read more
The Swedish furniture giant said it will stop selling single-use plastic products like straws, plates, cups, freezer bags, garbage bags, and plastic-coated paper plates and cups.
Ikea bans all single-use plastic from its stores and restaurants Read more
The single-use plastic ban was introduced earlier this year and yesterday the European commission agreed a deal to set the ban in place.
E.U. agrees deal on single-use plastic ban Read more
When Australia’s two largest supermarket chains banned plastic bags three months ago, it led to an 80 percent reduction in the country’s overall consumption of plastic bags.
Australia just cut 80% of its plastic bag use in 3 months Read more
The investment will help Coca-Cola to support its world without waste initiative, which is designed to develop packaging with around 50% recycled material by 2030.
Coca-Cola supports Ioniqa to accelerate recycled PET development Read more
The popular beer company Corona is to become the first global brand to trial fully plastic-free six-pack can rings made from plant-based, biodegradable fibers.
Corona switches to vegan, plastic-free beer can rings Read more
