Edible cups Tableware company Loliware sells disposable cups that are both biodegradable and edible – or in their words, “biodegr(edible).” If it happens to end up in a stream or a waterway where it’s not supposed to, it’s going to break down just...
Scientists have created a mutant enzyme that breaks down plastic drinks bottles – by accident – according to a recent article in the Guardian. The breakthrough could help solve the global plastic pollution crisis by enabling for the first time the full recycling...
Plastic straws and cotton buds could be banned in England as part of the government’s bid to cut plastic waste. Ministers pointed to one estimate that 8.5 billion plastic straws were thrown away in the UK every year. Mrs May claimed the UK was a “world...
Renewable energy delivered more than 100% of Portugal’s energy in March, producing more clean power than it could use! Over the month, Portugal had periods of sole reliance on renewable energy. The country is predicting that renewables will satisfy its mainland...
I’d like to share another commercial decision with you that is good for the natural world, good for our buildings and our children, and saves us money. Great for business! Hadland Care Group & Tops Day Nurseries are delighted to celebrate the arrival of our first...
There aren’t many things that can beat a nice cup of tea, but all is not what it seems. Some teabags actually contain plastic, so in affect, you could be drinking plastic. Polypropylene is apparently added to the paper teabag to help heat seal them during...
