“Plastic is not part of our diet for a reason,” Leffel said. “No straws [would] be a better solution, because reducing waste ...

Plastic waste is a huge problem, with bags and packaging a major culprit. A Bay Area startup has figured out a way to replace ...

Recognizing that coffee is ideal for growing fungus, which forms a "mycelial skin’ that binds loose substances together to create a water-resistant, lightweight material, the team devised a system for ...

Many of us buy plastic for our yard without much thought. It's easy to do, as plastic tools, pots, and weed-suppressant ...

Astronauts can compost biodegradable materials at the International Space Station (ISS). That’s what four local students ...

If you’re like many, you’ve taken notice of the growing interest in composting. Maybe you’ve heard about its benefits, seen ...

This admission follows the retailer noting at the end of last year it would miss 2025 and 2030 greenhouse gas emissions ...

Starbucks locations across the country introduced compostable paper cups for cold drinks, including all UW locations. This ...

The global shift towards sustainability is fueling the growth of the compostable and biodegradable refuse bags market. With ...