Why recycled ocean plastic is often a lie
The Oceans are swamped with plastic and famous brands are here to the rescue: Adidas, Coca-Cola, Ocean Cleanup and many more. But how does this work and is this really the way…
California sues ExxonMobil for misleading public on plastic recycling
In a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, the US state of California has sued ExxonMobil for fraud over plastic recycling. The state's attorney general accuses the oil giant of deceiving the public for decades by…
Easter Island leads the fight against plastic pollution
Located in the heart of the Pacific Ocean, more than 3,600 kilometres off the coast of Chile, Easter Island is best known for its Moai statues. These ancient megalithic figures bear witness…
Saving lives with plastic waste: Ugandan company recycles plastics into PPE for hospitals
It's Christmas Day and following a year which has been harrowing for so many, we've decided to look back at the good news of 2020. We begin in Uganda, where a plastics…
Waste To Wealth: Plastic often recycled into pillows, mattresses
Waste To Wealth: Plastic often recycled into pillows, mattresses…
Cosmetic surgery: How to avoid quack plastic surgeons
Cosmetic plastic surgery includes surgical and nonsurgical procedures that enhance and reshape structures of the body to improve appearance and confidence. Here are a few things you should know to avoid botched…
Mexico City seeks to curb its addiction to plastic
Mexico City's government is promoting indigenous and other traditionally-woven baskets and reusable bags in an effort to help residents curb their addiction to plastic, now that Mexico City has banned the use…
Airforce destroys Boko Haram camp in Sambisa forest, SA reports second coronavirus case and more
Here is why you should pick up a copy of The Guardian on Sunday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on the newsstands on…
Scientists to harness the sun to break down plastic
Scientists said Wednesday they have come up with an environmentally-friendly method that uses artificial sunlight to transform plastic into power-generating chemicals, as countries worldwide battle to reduce waste. Researchers in Singapore say…
Doing Your Bit: Weaving waste into fashion
An organization in Nigeria is combining environmental action with female empowerment. It trains women to recycle waste plastic by weaving it into fashion accessories - which they can sell for a profit.…
Biodegradable plastic: A false promise?
Biodegradable plastic: A false promise?…