The buzz over a recent $10.4-million grant to five junior researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is about much more than mosquitoes. The funds from the National Institutes of Health Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) support the first center focusing on the interface between environmental microbiomes and human health. Microbiomes are communities […]

PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta and Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey discussed how their companies are reducing plastic waste during a World Economic Forum panel. Coke and Pepsi are both working on plastic alternatives and ways to increase recycling. Panelists did not agree on the use of biodegradable alternatives and whether consumers really care about the problem. […]

It looks like reducing plastic waste is the cause closest to Adidas’ heart. The sportswear brand announced ambitious plans to increase the production of shoes containing recycled plastic waste from five million pairs in 2018 to eleven million pairs in 2019. Such growth will be possible thanks to a collaboration with Parley for the Oceans, […]

Fast-food chicken chain KFC said Thursday that all plastic-based, consumer-facing packaging will be recoverable or reusable by 2025. Walmart Canada announced plans on Wednesday that include reducing plastic bag use by 2025 that will take about 1 billion bags out of circulation, and replacing single-use plastic straws with paper alternatives by 2020. “This commitment represents […]

Recycle Colorado, Denver, has coordinated a six-month collection pilot project designed to increase collection of glass bottles in downtown Denver. The project provides 96-gallon recycling carts to participating businesses and arranges for glass collection services through May 2019. Businesses can participate for free. Recycle Colorado says end markets within the state can use the collected […]

 Hawaii lawmakers are considering a major change to Oahu’s driving laws. In a city where traffic is ranked among the worst in country, Honolulu’s mayor is proposing to ban turning on red lights island wide. Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s spokesman Andrew Perreira said the idea is to make it safer for pedestrians. Some say it would […]

Valentine’s Day is notorious for being the busiest time of year for florists and jewelers. Today we take a look at what local businesses are doing to get ready for the big day this year. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and if you are wanting to be proactive in getting something special for your […]

Since Miranda Wang won the Young Champions of the Earth Prize for North America in September, things have been busy. BioCellection won the Young Champions of the Earth prize for finding a way to breaks down plastic, reducing the amount that ends up in landfills. Their process breaks the chemical bonds between molecules, turning plastic into chemicals worth […]

Partnership brings together ALBA Group and Baguio’s waste and recycling division. The ALBA Group Asia subsidiary of Berlin-based ALBA Group, Baguio Waste Management & Recycling Limited and Swire Beverages Holdings Limited have formed a joint venture (JV) to operate a recycling and reprocessing facility for plastic scrap in Hong Kong. Recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottles into secondary […]

First and ten for Lowe’s, which takes over as the league’s official home improvement sponsor. The National Football League announced a nAdd Newew Official Home Improvement Retail Sponsor: Lowe’s. The exclusive, multi-year deal grants Lowe’s the ability to market and promote itself on a national and local level throughout the year, including at key events […]