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 […]

They’re asking the Public Utilities Commission not to green-light more projects until environmental concerns are addressed. The federal government has charged that state officials are rushing to approve wind power projects without adequately considering environmental impacts, particularly the adverse consequences for an endangered species, the opeapea bat. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service asked the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission in a […]

As President Trump holds the entire government hostage over funding for his border wall, there’s been talk that he might declare a national emergency on the southern border to get the wall built. Such a move would allow Trump to dip into federal funding used for actual crises, like the ongoing Hurricane Maria recovery effort. Senator […]

The youngest woman ever elected to Congress again made headlines and sparked conservative criticism when she said Monday that she and other young Americans fear “the world is going to end in 12 years if we don’t address climate change.” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., made the remark during an interview with writer Ta-Nehisi Coates at the MLK Now […]

To sort or not to sort, that is the question. Lots of people wonder whether it’s really worth their time and effort to separate, wash and store recyclable materials – especially if it takes more energy to recycle, or if the plastics sent for recycling end up in overseas landfill. The truth is, the issue is complex, and […]

Almost a week after an incredible video of divers swimming with a massive great white shark surfaced online, the well-known shark researcher seen in the clip is now receiving death threats. Critics are accusing Ocean Ramsey of harassing the shark. The video shows her gently placing her hand on the animal as it swam by […]

What better way to spend Valentine’s Day than by doing something special with the love of your life? This romantic day is meant for the two of you to dedicate quality time to each other and celebrate your relationship. You may be looking forward to a cozy night in making heart-shaped pizzas, or heading out […]

Italian nylon fiber manufacturer Aquafil opened its first carpet recycling facility in the United States. The new 116,000 square feet building in Phoenix, Arizona, has the capacity to turn 36 million pounds of old carpets into raw material annually, the company says. Aquafil manufactures a polymer called Nylon 6, and operates in two main product areas: […]