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Single-use plastic may be the biggest issue of our time, but admittedly, it's sometimes an uphill battle to find alternatives. But now, when it comes to finding sustainable toiletries, there's a eco-friendly option. Already...

As the world teeters on the brink of suffocating from single-use products, some designers are quickly coming up with ingenious ways to reduce our waste...

SaltWater Brewery in South Florida is the first brewery to test biodegradable six-pack rings. Designed by start-up E6PR, the Eco Six-Pack Ring is made from wheat and barley, which allows it to be composted. And best of all?...

SaltWater Brewery in South Florida is the first brewery to test biodegradable six-pack rings. Designed by start-up E6PR, the Eco Six-Pack Ring is made from wheat and barley, which allows it to be composted. And best of all?...

Plastic is a plague on this planet, but it doesn't have to be. A group of Egyptian researchers is developing a kind of plastic won't languish in landfills for hundreds of years - made with dried shrimp shells. Just six months...

Six of the largest school districts in the nation announced that they are ditching polystyrene trays (more commonly known as styrofoam) for eco-friendly compostable plates...

AgriDust is a project that envisions turning food waste into biodegradable material which can be used to make packaging and plant pots. Marina Ceccolini devised a way to transform six types of waste-coffee grounds, peanut...

In America alone, over 145 billion disposable coffee cups are discarded annually. People's coffee habits have led to a startling amount of waste, much of which fails to end up in recycling bins. Then again, they can only...

Need a quick charge on your smartphone? Sick of carrying around cables and bulky chargers? Tired of searching out plugs and waiting for your phone to charge? This award-winning cardboard battery concept is disposable, biodegradable...

1. Make your own recycled gift wrap:  Did you know that some Christmas gift wrapping isn't even recyclable? Keep bags of trash out of the landfill by creating your own simple gift wrap from recycled shopping bags or brown...

While it makes a fun tradition, gift-wrapping packages with paper and tape is an inherently unsustainable practice - think of all the paper and ribbon that goes into the trash each holiday season for the sake of making presents...

Looking for a fun and inexpensive way to save some dough this holiday season? Break out the apple cider, gather the kids, and make your own recycled gift wrap! Start with plain brown or white paper bags, saved from recent...

Have you heard the term "closing the loop" with regard to holiday shopping? It refers to the idea of purchasing items made with recycled materials instead of brand-new products, like recycling a cell phone and then buying...

If you'd prefer a no-waste holiday gift-giving season, you'll love Nendo's newest design for reusable giftwrap. Introducing the giftote-bag, fabric giftwrap that transforms into a reusable tote bag. After unwrapping the gift,...

If you are like most Americans, the thought of biting into a nice, juicy cricket probably doesn’t hold much appeal. But many countries around the world consider insects to be a real treat. So how can we shift the perception...