Starbucks To Discontinue Single-Use Plastic Cups by 2025
As part of its aspiration to become a "resource positive company," coffeehouse chain Starbucks has announced that single-use plastic cups will be a thing of the past.
Germany Votes to Ban Single-Use Plastic by 2021
In a victory for the environment, Germany's Cabinet has voted to ban the sale of single-use plastic in the country by July 3, 2021. This includes the sale of many single-use items such as plastic cutlery, plastic plates, cotton buds, straws, and styrofoam food containers.
Nepal Set to Ban Single-Use Plastics in the Everest Region
As a means of reducing the amount of waste generated by would-be Everest summiters, Nepalese authorities have announced a ban on plastic bottles and single-use plastics under 30 microns (0.03 millimetres, or 0.0012 inches) thick in the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu municipality.
by Humankind Is Offering Personal Care Products That Are Free from Single-Use Plastic
With the goal of eliminating plastic wastes from the environment, a new personal care brand called by Humankind has been launched.
Biodegradable Algae-Based Material Developed to Replace Single-Use Plastics
As part of a project titled Desintergra.me, industrial designer Margarita Talep has developed an alternative to single-use plastics in the form of a biodegradable material derived from algae.
Canada to Ban Single-Use-Plastics That Are Hard to Recycle by 2021
Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada's Minister of Environment and Climate Change has announced a nationwide plan to ban single-use plastics such as bags, straws, stir sticks, cutlery, six-pack rings and food containers.
Uniqlo Commits to Sustainability by Reducing Single-Use-Plastic Storewide
Every year, an estimated 8 million tons of new plastic enters the ocean, adding to the already existing 150 million tons of plastic in the marine environment that is polluting the Earth at large. Doing its part to reduce plastic use is Uniqlo, a Japanese clothing retailer known for its casual basics and HEATTECH.
Paper or Plastic: A Look at the Great Straw Debate
Ordering your beloved fancy beverage and receiving a plastic straw might spark an internal debate. We’re here to guide you through those challenges.
SOFI Products Wants To Completely Replace Plastic Cups With Paper
SOFI Products aims to tackle the pervasive issue of plastic waste by offering a sustainable alternative to disposable coffee cups.
This Recycled Plastic Stool by 56 Hours Can Be Flat Packed
Hungarian designer S Mate Olah of Studio 56 Hours has partnered with Rotterdam-based company PLASTICIET to create a stool made entirely from plastic waste.
Take On the Plastic Free July Challenge With These 5 Products
From paper packaged soaps to biodegradable food wrappers, these five products find creative ways to eliminate plastic use.
KAI’s Paper Razor Is an Alternative to Disposable Plastic
The paper razor was launched to the public this April, for Earth Month. The razor is 98% plastic-free, with a paper body and metal blade.
Samsung Launches Ear Buds Made from Recycled Plastic
Samsung’s latest product launch was specifically designed to reduce waste. One way they did this was by building the earbuds, along with their charging case, out of 20% recycled plastic.
Bembien Creates Bags Made Entirely Out of Recycled Plastic
Dubbed the Jolene collection, this eco-friendly line features bags made out of 100% recycled plastic. All plastic has been sourced from the beaches of Bali, Indonesia.
Blue Bottle Coffee has Discontinued Single-Use Cups in San Francisco
As part of the commitment to achieve zero waste for all US cafes by the end of 2020, Blue Bottle Coffe has begun testing for its zero-single-use-cup program in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Everlane Has Launched a New Collection of Outerwear Made from Recycled Plastic Bottles
The clothing retailer company has also vowed to eliminate all virgin plastics from its supply chain by 2021.
ReTea Cups’ Sustainability Makes Bubble Tea Even More Enjoyable
In the summer of 2019, Retea Cups was founded by Toby Zhou with the goal of reducing single-use plastics consumption and creating sustainable ways to make and drink bubble tea.
Ooho is Edible Seaweed-Based Packaging
With the goal of realizing a future free from single-use plastics, London-based startup Skipping Rocks Lab is creating seaweed-based packaging called Ooho that is biodegradable and edible.