The supermarket giant will now be offering the Podback recycling scheme in as many as 600 stores across the UK, making it ...

Asda has partnered with coffee pod recycling service Podback, to provide coffee lovers with a simple and convenient way to recycle their used coffee pods in ...

To combat the industry's waste problem, some studios are trading throwaway materials for ones they say can biodegrade or be recycled.

Backyard spaces are where some of life’s best moments unfold—from morning coffee rituals to dinner parties that stretch into ...

Did you know that fleece clothing is made out of recycled polyethylene terephthalate — or PET? That’s the fancy word for the material most plastic bottles are made out of, and it’s just one of many ...

Do you know that the Philippines produces about 61,000 metric tons of solid waste daily? This is projected to increase further in 2025. On average, each Filipino generates around 0.4 kilogram (kg) of ...

Sweet dreams and a sustainable night’s sleep are now a reality following the launch of Australia’s first bed base made from 100% recycled plastic under the brand ‘Circular Beds’.

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Whether you’re downsizing, renovating or decluttering, chances are you’ve got some old furniture to get rid of. And you’re not alone! According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans ...

Recent research has revealed alarming levels of toxic flame retardants in black-colored plastic kitchen utensils ... are being recycled into food storage containers and utensils," said Heather ...

From popular brands like Burger King, McDonald's, Starbucks, and Whole Foods to everyday kitchen staples such as rice and salt, a new study highlights the alarming extent of plastic contamination ...

A mini-dress made from matted wads of discarded fabric scraps. A corset of disposable straws, with plastic forks dangling from the waist. Skirts of knotted plastic fishing line with a bodice made ...