Forbes

Reducing Plastic Waste, One Diaper At A Time

With 430 million tons of plastic waste generated annually and less than 10% of it recycled, the plastic crisis is out of control. Thankfully, HIRO Technologies is creating a new path forward, powered ...
CNN

A year ago, I hoarded my trash to track my waste. Here’s what I swapped, and still swear by, to cut out single-use plastic

This article is part of CNN Underscored’s Earth Week, a weeklong focus on our planet and ways to celebrate and preserve it. We’ll be featuring tips on how to live more sustainably, products to help ...
Chicago Tribune

Alliance looks at ways to reduce plastic use in everyday life, particularly schools

The overuse of plastic materials, common in many facets of society, poses serious problems for environmental and human health. The Plastic Reduction Alliance held a meeting on Wednesday to discuss ...
Time

Do Plastic Bag Bans Actually Work?

A new study looks how successful bans on single-use plastic bags are to cut down on pollution. A new study looks how successful bans on single-use plastic bags are to cut down on ...
Forbes

How Simple Actions At Home Can Cut Costs And Reduce Waste

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...
The Cornell Daily Sun

SC Johnson Launches ‘Zuzu’ Campaign in Efforts to Reduce Plastic Waste

Meet Zuzu! SC Johnson has unveiled its latest campaign, "Zuzu," as part of its efforts to end global plastic waste. The initiative, represented by an animated hermit crab with a plastic bottle as its ...
Opinion

Why banning the recycling logo is progress in the fight against plastic waste

A new California law will ban companies from using the symbol if their products aren't commonly recycled. Here's how you can play your part in reducing plastic waste.