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Island Nation Becomes First Country in the World to Ban Sunscreens With Reef-Harming Chemicals
Although there have been a few pieces of legislation against toxic sunscreens introduced around the world, Palau is the first country to pass a full ban.
Company Emerges to Help Small Businesses Compete with Amazon’s Same-Day Delivery—But With Green Cred
Not only does the service eliminate the need for expensive warehouses, it also offers sustainable transportation methods such as same-day bicycle delivery.
Couple Leaves a $2020 Tip That Shocks This Single Mom Waitress During a ‘2020 Tip Challenge’
She was homeless just one year ago. But, after packing up and leaving Detroit so she could start a new life in northern Michigan,...
Which Companies Are Taking the Lead in Commitments to Plastics Reduction?
Huge companies like IKEA, Walmart, and MATTEL are working to reduce plastics in their products and packaging.
One Giant Leap for Mankind; Top 10 Scientific Breakthroughs of 2019
From generating clean renewable electricity all over the world to exploring the cosmic space beyond—science has made some great strides in 2019.
Scientists Use Recycled Sewage Water to Grow 500-Acre Forest in the Middle of Egyptian Desert
Researchers have been rerouting human wastewater from a city to grow trees in Egypt—and it could lead to more than 36 forest sanctuaries in the desert.
Six Creative Ways to Recycle Your Christmas Tree
Instead of sending it to a landfill, why not recycle your Christmas tree after the holidays, which can benefit your local ecosystem, beach, or neighborhood. Here's how...
World’s First Commercial Electric Airplane Successfully Completes Test Flight in Canada
This 6-seater passenger plane is the world's first all-electric commercial aircraft to take to the skies—and it successfully landed in Vancouver this month.
Scientists Develop Exciting New Way to Produce Hydrogen Fuel That’s Safe, Cheap, and Ultra-Efficient
Collectively, their technology improves the efficiency of hydrogen production by 30%—and with a 50% reduction in costs as well.
Top 10 Most Exciting Environmental Stories From 2019 Raise Hope for An Eco-Friendly Year Ahead
Contrary to what some pessimistic news outlets might have you believe, this year's environmental progress was not all doom and gloom.
One of the World’s First Communities of 3D Printed Homes is Set to House Mexico’s Poorest Families
Thanks to a specially designed 3D printer for building houses in rural locations, these cozy homes required less than 24 hours of printing time.
Rather Than Plastic or Bird Feathers, These Winter Coats Are Filled With Wildflowers to Help Butterfly Habitats
These cruelty-free coats are stuffed with a renewable, biodegradable material that is being hailed as a major breakthrough in sustainable fashion.
Ford Has Been Recycling 1.2 Billion Plastic Bottles Every Year to Make Vehicle Parts
Using an average of 250 bottles per vehicle, the company has been turning the plastic waste into undershields, carpets, and wheel liners.
MIT Researchers Believe They‘ve Developed a New Treatment for Easing the Passage of Kidney Stones
There are not that many treatments for kidney stones—but MIT researchers believe they have found a new way to make passing stones faster and less painful.
Thailand Boldly Plans to Start Banning Most Harmful Plastics As Soon As January 2020
The Asian country is set to ban microbeads, cap seals, and oxo-degradable plastic by the end of this year alone.
After Australian Bushfires, People Knit Mittens for Burnt Koalas and Raise Almost $2 Million to Help
In addition to crafting hundreds of pieces of knitwear for injured animals, people from all over the world have raised almost $2 million in donations.
Indonesia Looks to its Past to Solve Modern Energy Troubles
One of the nation's most prominent sources of greenery will now be able to power the homes of thousands of rural villagers.
10-Year-old Recycling Hero Swoops into Capitol Hill to Help Save U.S. Recycling From Collapse
10-year-old Ryan Hickman, who started his own recycling business at 3-years-old went to DC to lobby for the bill supporting standardized recycling labels.
Heineken Joins the Ranks of Major Beer Companies Ditching Plastic 6-Pack Rings for Compostable Alternatives
Heineken’s new packaging is expected to save 517 tons of plastic waste annually—with a compostable alternative from sustainably-sourced cardboard.
Architect Appalled by ‘Horrible’ Homes Planned for Village Buys Land Herself to Design Attractive Eco-Houses
Rather than let developers build two ugly, expensive, inefficient houses, Fran Bradshaw, a determined architect bought the land to build eco-homes.