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Two More US States Have Approved Bans On Single-Use Plastic Bags
The two new pieces of legislation mean that there are now five US states that have approved bans on single-use plastic bags.
633 Divers Just Set the World Record for Largest Ocean Cleanup After Collecting 1,600 Pounds of Trash
It took the group of divers only two hours to collect all of the trash and fishing line from the ocean floor of the Florida beach shoreline.
Rather Than End Up in a Landfill, Non-Recyclable Glass May Soon Be a Cheaper New Ingredient in Concrete
Australian researchers have developed an exciting new technique for making concrete out of non-recyclable glass that has been turned back into sand.
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As Only US Airline to Use Biofuel on Regular Basis, All United Flights From LA Are Now Powered By Biofuel
The airline's recent investment in over 10 million gallons of biofuel will contribute to their goal of reducing their total emissions by 50% before 2050.
School Gives Students Credit for Physical Education Class When They Do Yard Work for Seniors and the Disabled
Not only has the yard work been beneficial to the homeowners who can't mow their own lawns – it has also had a tremendous impact on the students as well.
Photographer Builds Adorable Tiny Log Cabins in His Backyard to Keep Mouse Families Safe From Cats
When the cat is away, the mice will play inside of their tiny little log cabin village courtesy of a crafty wildlife photographer.
Retired Pharmacist Has Collected 120,000 Cigarette Butts From Streets to Make Cig-nificant Works of Art
For the last three months, this dedicated granddad has devoted his weekends to picking up cigarette butts and turning them into anti-smoking art.
Entrepreneur Has Bought 10,000 Unused Ride-Sharing Bikes So He Can Donate Them to Poor Students
Rather than letting these abandoned bikes go to waste, a compassionate businessman is buying them up and sending them to village school children.
Watch How This Couple Spent 20 Years Transforming Desolate Patch of Land into Flourishing Rainforest
The Sai Sanctuary started out as 55 acres of desolate coffee and cardamom fields. Now, it is a fully-fledged rainforest hotspot for biodiversity.
Scientists Rallying Behind New Universal Platform That Will Make Research Available to the Masses for Free
Scientists are sick of paying heaps of money for research that should be available to the masses – which is why they are now rallying to make it all free.
Instead of Excess Produce Going to Landfills, Companies Are Sending It Off to Be Dried into New Snacks
Rather than letting thousands of pounds of fruits and veggies go to a landfill, companies are sending them to a startup that turns food waste into snacks.
Construction Begins On First Ever Commercial Plastics-to-Fuel Factory in the US
The new factory is being hailed as the first ever commercial-scale factory for turning plastics into fuel in the United States.
These Glowing Plants Aren’t Genetically Modified – And They May Light Up Our Future Homes
How many glowing plants does it take to replace a lightbulb? Well, assuming this research continues to be successful, it may not be very many.
First Smartphone App to Detect Ear Infections in Children Could Save Unnecessary Doctor’s Visits
Rather than waste time and money on unnecessary visits to the doctor, this app could give parents an easy way to diagnose an ear infection.
With Only About 20% of Plastics Being Recycled, New Breakthrough May Be ‘Holy Grail’ for Recycling
Scientists have found a way to make 100% recyclable plastic that can be broken down from the inside out and reused over and over and over again.
This Icelandic Facility is Capturing CO2 Emissions So They Can Turn It All into Stone
This fascinating carbon capture system could be a groundbreaking new tool in the fight against greenhouse gas pollution and climate change.
What You Never Learned About Fiber and Why It May Be Exactly What You Need for Stubborn Ailments
Most people know that fiber is good for indigestion, but there is actually a lot more to why it's particularly essential for our health and longevity.
Hundreds of High School Graduates May Soon Be Wearing Caps and Gowns Made of Recycled Plastic Bottles
A new conservational campaign in the city of Atlanta could result in hundreds of high school graduates walking across the stage in recycled caps and gowns.
First Marathon to Swap Plastic Bottles for Biodegradable Pouches Made Out of Plants
Rather than handing out water bottles, a UK marathon handed out these cheap little pouches that are biodegradable and totally edible.
Move Over 3D Printers: Scientists Grow Mother-of-Pearl From Bacteria, Perfect for Making Buildings or Bones
Scientists have figured out how to make a cheap, eco-friendly version of one of the world's strongest and lightest organic building blocks: mother-of-pearl.