Straws might seem insignificant, but the plastic straw has come to symbolize a global pollution crisis over the past decade.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to return to using plastic straws.

Trump signed an executive order this week in favor of plastic straws over paper ones. As the debate rages on, here’s why you ...

One recommendation, of many, is to have three liters (almost one gallon) of water per person per day on hand, or 15 liters ...

Last Tuesday morning, hundreds of horticultural professionals gathered at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden for the 29th annual ...

A kiwi which was part of a project that brought the native birds to Wellington's hills has drowned in a water trough. Project lead Paul Ward spoke to Paddy Gower.

Polypropylene is a type of plastic used to make everything from yogurt containers to water bottles. It's easy to recycle and is one of the most popular plastics used today. You'll know a piece of ...

A kiwi which was part of a project that has brought the native birds to Wellington's hills has drowned in a water trough. The Capital Kiwi Project has a permit to release 250 birds in the south and ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Ditching single-use plastic bottles isn’t just better for the planet, it’s a smarter ...

A kiwi which was part of a project that has brought the native birds to Wellington’s hills has drowned in a water trough. The Capital Kiwi Project has a permit to release 250 birds in the south ...

More information: Taeeun Kwon et al, Unraveling the role of water in mechanism changes for economically viable catalytic plastic upcycling, Nature Communications (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024 ...

Tens of thousands of empty plastic water bottles from the water shortage that hit Conwy last will be collected by council recycling teams - but only if they are in clear bin bags. Last week a ...