Category "Waste"

For the first time patches of floating macroplastics are detectable in optical data acquired by the European Space Agency Sentinel-2 satellites.

Veronika Bátori, a researcher from Sweden, developed bioplastic materials derived from fruit waste with promising properties.

Ein zunehmendes Umweltbewusstsein seitens der Verbraucher führt zu der Erkenntnis, dass die Verpackungsindustrie langfristig nicht als lineares Modell weitergeführt werden kann.

It turns out that 75% of jars sold worldwide use the same size lid. For designer Jorre van Ast this simple fact inspired the clever Jar Tops.

The industry has shown an openness to change.

Australian start-up launches certified compostable and biodegradable stretch wrap made from plant-based products.

The everloop toothbrush is made with replaceable bamboo bristles and recycled plastic.

Vom Brettspiel bis zum Kerzenständer. Hier sind einige Ideen, was man aus aus alten Deckeln von Flaschen und Gläsern machen kann.

From desk organizers to bird feeders - there are literally hundreds of useful gadgets you can craft from empty plastic bottles.

French artist Anastassia Elias has founded Toilet Paper Art using the paper tubes to create scenes from everyday life, as well as suggestions and predictions.