Tag: biodegradable plastic

Plastic collected in bird nests is tiny time capsule

Researchers found a Eurasian coot nest in an Amsterdam canal made of plastic layers spanning 30 years, revealing the birds' use of human-made materials for nest construction. While reusing plastic may save time, it also poses significant risks, such as entanglement and environmental harm, highlighting the need for better waste management and awareness of urban wildlife impacts.

The Easiest Ways For Businesses To Improve Their Reputation For Sustainability

One of the most effective ways to demonstrate your commitment to sustainability is by publishing a sustainability report or statement.

Unrecyclable Biodegradable Plastic Bags Enforced in Gulf Country

In a well-meaning effort to rid Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other emirates from plastic bags, the United Arab Emirates...

Mine sweepers powered by the wind

There are more land mines in Afghanistan than there are people, so Massoud Hassani turned a childhood toy into an extraordinary wind-powered bamboo mine sweeper that destroys and tracks them.