Increasing Microplastics Have Infiltrated Our Brains
Researchers at the University of New Mexico Health Services published a paper that found microplastics are passing through the blood-brain barrier and their concentrations are only growing.
How bacteria is revolutionizing rare earth recycling—and the future of sustainable technology
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh are revolutionizing rare metal recycling—and powering the future of circular technology—by applying bacteria to discarded batteries and electronic equipment.
Did Exxon perpetuate a recycling ‘myth’? California sues.
The attorney general of California sued Exxon Mobil on Monday, 9/23, claiming that the company had enticed consumers to buy single-use plastics under the assumption that they would be recycled.
Is online shopping really all that bad?
The New York Times’ Dionne Searcey assesses how online shopping impacts the environment and the ethical considerations needed when making online purchases.
UNEP prepares for upcoming Global Plastics Treaty negotiations in April.
The fourth negotiation for the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution is taking place on April 23-29 2024 in Ottawa, Canada.
Sourcing your paper products responsibly is an easy way to tackle deforestation from home.
Toilet paper and paper towels are often produced from forests like the Northern Boreal forests which hold a minimum of 208 billion tons of carbon. But there are some easy steps you can make to make your home a little more environmentally friendly.