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Design
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Mega Mat Installation Bangkok Design Week / MVRDV

MVRDV's Mega Mat installation at Bangkok Design Week highlights the importance of recycling plastic waste in an engaging public space.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

From high school science project to $18.3M: AI-accelerated enzymes are coming for fast fashion's plastic waste | TechCrunch

Epoch Biodesign secures $18.3 million for its enzyme-based biorecycling of plastic waste.
US politics
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Trump's paper straw ban sparks debate on plastic-free progress

Paper straws are not a viable alternative to plastic due to functional shortcomings and environmental concerns.
The struggle against single-use plastics must continue despite setbacks with alternatives like paper straws.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Bacteria might eat the next chair you buy

Innovative solutions using plastic-eating enzymes are shaping sustainable furniture design, ensuring that products biodegrade naturally when discarded.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Mega Mat Installation Bangkok Design Week / MVRDV

MVRDV's Mega Mat installation at Bangkok Design Week highlights the importance of recycling plastic waste in an engaging public space.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

From high school science project to $18.3M: AI-accelerated enzymes are coming for fast fashion's plastic waste | TechCrunch

Epoch Biodesign secures $18.3 million for its enzyme-based biorecycling of plastic waste.
US politics
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Trump's paper straw ban sparks debate on plastic-free progress

Paper straws are not a viable alternative to plastic due to functional shortcomings and environmental concerns.
The struggle against single-use plastics must continue despite setbacks with alternatives like paper straws.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Bacteria might eat the next chair you buy

Innovative solutions using plastic-eating enzymes are shaping sustainable furniture design, ensuring that products biodegrade naturally when discarded.
more#sustainability
NYC parents
fromFast Company
5 days ago

This pediatrician developed cafeteria dishware that won't leach hormone-disrupters into schoolkids

Ahimsa aims to replace plastic dishware in schools with stainless steel to protect children's health and environment.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 week ago

41,415 plastic straws compose colorful, modular installation by A+U lab in korea

From a distance, the structure appears as a luminous field, with density and porosity fluctuating depending on angle and light. The closer you look, the more it plays with your perception.
London startup
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#environmental-impact
Marketing
fromCreative Bloq
9 months ago

Greenpeace shatters one of the most successful ad campaigns of the last 20 years

Dove's 'Real Beauty' campaign faces criticism from Greenpeace for environmental damage caused by plastic waste.
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Toxic tofu? How plastic waste from the west fuels food factories in Indonesia

Plastic waste from several countries is being used as fuel in tofu production in Indonesia, raising health and environmental concerns.
Marketing
fromCreative Bloq
9 months ago

Greenpeace shatters one of the most successful ad campaigns of the last 20 years

Dove's 'Real Beauty' campaign faces criticism from Greenpeace for environmental damage caused by plastic waste.
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Toxic tofu? How plastic waste from the west fuels food factories in Indonesia

Plastic waste from several countries is being used as fuel in tofu production in Indonesia, raising health and environmental concerns.
more#environmental-impact
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Hoarder' has 'ceiling-high' waste, sleeps in chair and can't use own toilet, court told

During the hearing, evidence was presented regarding Anna Marie Flanagan's living conditions, highlighting the extent of plastic waste accumulating in her apartment.
Renovation
#microplastics
Environment
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Terrifying images reveal what microplastics can do to your body

Microplastics found in everyday items pose serious health risks, as indicated by predictive imagery.
Environment
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Terrifying images reveal what microplastics can do to your body

Microplastics found in everyday items pose serious health risks, as indicated by predictive imagery.
more#microplastics
#marine-pollution
Europe news
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Plastic bags and cans found at deepest point in Mediterranean Sea

The Mediterranean Sea is heavily polluted, with significant marine litter discovered at extreme depths, indicating a severe environmental issue.
Europe news
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Plastic bags and cans found at deepest point in Mediterranean Sea

The Mediterranean Sea is heavily polluted, with significant marine litter discovered at extreme depths, indicating a severe environmental issue.
more#marine-pollution
London startup
fromSilicon Canals
3 months ago

Rotterdam's Xycle raises funding from Invest-NL, others to advance circular plastic economy - Silicon Canals

Xycle secures funding to establish a chemical recycling facility in Rotterdam, aiming to transform plastic waste into valuable materials.
Renovation
fromHomebuilding & Renovating
3 months ago

Breakthrough 'plastic' mortar could slash heat loss in buildings by 55%

A new mortar mix made from recycled plastics and aerogels reduces heat loss significantly, aiding energy efficiency and combating plastic waste.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Exploring MVRDV's Mega Mat: A Recycled Plastic Installation for Bangkok Design Week 2025

MVRDV's Mega Mat creatively addresses plastic waste awareness through a vibrant public installation at Bangkok Design Week.
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