Fast fashion has never been synonymous with sustainability. Quite the opposite actually. But, as millennial shoppers (AKA these brands’ target audience) grow more conscientious with their consumption, that’s starting to change. Case in point? H&M is launching its first eco-friendly fall collection. The autumn/winter offerings are part of a Conscious Exclusive line, which the Swedish […]

One year after China promised to ban certain recyclables from import, North American recycling programs are making changes to what they’ll accept. Glass and certain types of plastics are among the materials that will be sent to the landfill instead. Bethel Park and Erie County, Pennsylvania; Candler County, Georgia; and St. Albert, Canada, are just […]

Church & Dwight Co. Inc., the New Jersey-based Vitafusion manufacturer, has announced the company will be the first in the U.S. to use recycle-friendly shrink label packaging for vitamins. Beginning this year, packaging for vitafusion gummies will incorporate shrink labels made with Eastman Embrace’s LV resin and Sun Chemical’s SunLam de-seaming adhesive, which increases the […]

According to Keith Soster, director of Student Engagement at Michigan Dining, Starbucks cups commonly used for coffee and tea specifically contaminate University of Michigan recycling bins most frequently. Angela Porta, outreach and zero waste coordinator at Recycle Ann Arbor, said the city of Ann Arbor is not able to recycle these cups either, citing reasons such […]

“There are multiple theaters where escalations could result, and something bigger than anybody really wants to see,” one expert warned. TEHRAN, Iran — When Iran launched ballistic missiles into Syria Monday, its message was aimed more at the Islamic Republic’s powerful foes: the United States, Israel and Saudi Arabia. The country’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said it had […]

Researchers at the University of Zurich have developed a nanoparticle type for novel use in artificial photosynthesis by adding zinc sulfide on the surface of indium-based quantum dots. These quantum dots produce clean hydrogen fuel from water and sunlight — a sustainable source of energy. They introduce new eco-friendly and powerful materials to solar photocatalysis. […]

If you are planning to compost your garbage, consider using worms instead of a compost pile. This ensures faster composting and a rich dark fertilizer. Worms are good for the garden soil for multiple reasons. Worms are great excavators. They burrow under the soil and create channels; this provides passages for air and water to […]

Hundreds of people have been killed and many still remain missing after a tsunami struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, triggered by a powerful earthquake. A tsunami warning was sent out – lasting just over 30 minutes – but it appears to have drastically underestimated the scale of the tsunami that would follow. […]

Halloween revelers can make a commitment to celebrate a green Halloween this year by reducing their impact on the environment, according to state environmental officials. The celebrations traditionally associated with the holiday can create extra waste and pollution. Alternatives can make for a more creative and family-friendly event. Below are some tips to reduce, reuse […]

The Coca-Cola Company has showcased a new vending machine in China which features facial recognition and allows consumers to return used packaging. Called VenCycling, the machine has a voice interactive system and it is said to make purchasing and recycling a variety of Coca-Cola beverages “more efficient and intelligent”. Sporting AI LEDs and two ‘eyes’ – […]