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These Fake IKEA Toys Are Tackling Plastic Pollution
Five students from the MADS school of advertising in Moscow have created fake IKEA toys to raise awareness for plastic pollution.
Dole to Turn Bananas and Pineapples Into Packaging
Dole is exploring ways to turn its banana and pineapple food waste into compostable packaging. It wants to ditch plastic packaging by 2025.
Scientists Just Made Microplastic From Beyond Meat’s Hero Ingredient
Xampla, a spin-out from the University of Cambridge, has developed microplastic using Beyond Meat’s hero ingredient: pea protein.
Scientists Have Created Enzymes That Will Eat Your Plastic Waste for Breakfast
Carbios, a green chemistry company, has created a mutant bacterial enzyme capable of breaking down plastic in a matter of hours.
New Expiry Labels Expose the 400 Years It Takes Plastic to Decompose
Plastic expiry date labels have appeared on single-use products across London. The aim is to encourage supermarkets to do more about plastic pollution.
11 Most Impressive Plastic Bans Around the World
These 11 plastic bans aim to reduce waste plastic and pollution by restricting certain single-use products—including plastic bags, straws, and cups.
Even Pornhub Is Joining the Fight Against Plastic Waste
Pornhub is helping fight ocean plastic pollution with a new film; the porn site has previously launched initiatives for the environment and bees.
Tesco Is Banning Products Wrapped In Excessive Plastic
Tesco is making strides toward sustainability by targeting plastic pollution. Tesco will ban brands that use excessive plastic packaging from its stores.
