Viewfinder: The Philippines Returns Imported Plastic Waste to Canada
A transport vessel is berthed to load waste materials at the port in Subic Bay, north of Manila, Philippines, on May 30th, 2019.
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How to Get People to Recycle: Show Them the Results
Giving consumers an idea of what a can or glass might be transformed into makes them far more likely to recycle it.
The Earth’s Oceans Are Drowning in Plastic
A new book documents the plastic pollution crisis, the affect of that pollution on wildlife and people, and initiatives that have been created to tackle the problem.
Maryland Could Be the First State to Ban Styrofoam Food Containers
The proposed law would prevent food service businesses and schools from providing or selling any foam food containers, plates, cups, trays, or egg cartons.
What Does America Do With Recycled Plastic?
India just banned imported scraps of plastic, leaving countries like the U.S. with limited overseas options for where to send their plastic waste.
Viewfinder: Greenpeace Campaigns for a Deposit Return Scheme in the U.K. With a Giant Plastic Bottle
A sculpture made from over 2,500 plastic bottles is seen outside the Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs on February 25th, 2019, in London, England.
In Promoting Green Behaviors, Pride Beats Guilt
New research suggests a shift in pro-environmental messaging.
How the Chinese Could Disrupt Global Recycling Markets
Most Western nations send their unwanted scrap materials to China for reuse, but what happens if China stops accepting the waste?
Recycling Won’t Cut It
Timid textbooks and government guidelines largely fail to discuss the most effective ways individuals can fight climate change.
The Benefits of Forging a Personal Connection With That Paper Cup
Researchers studying recycling habits find we are reluctant to trash a disposable item if it reflects some aspect…