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Two companies have teamed up to tackle food waste and plastic pollution with an invisible, edible coating that keeps produce fresh for weeks longer. The breakthrough combines smart packaging with a spray-on protective layer you can actually eat.
At 16, Boyan Slat saw more plastic than fish while diving in Greece and decided to do something about it. His high school project became The Ocean Cleanup, now removing tons of trash from the world's oceans.
A Florida-based ocean cleanup company just hit a milestone that seemed impossible a decade ago: 50 million pounds of plastic and trash pulled from our waters. The achievement, celebrated with 180 partners in Boca Raton, proves that measurable environmental action works.
A young inventor's nonprofit is deploying technology in 30 of the world's most polluting cities to prevent ocean plastic before it starts. Their data shows a small number of rivers cause most ocean pollution, and they're stopping it at the source.
A nine-month study in Tanzania shows that well-intentioned plastic bag bans may be hurting the poorest communities while wealthier residents easily switch to alternatives. The research reveals a critical gap in environmental policy that ignores how millions survive day to day.
Scientists at the University of Waterloo discovered how to transform plastic pollution into acetic acid using only sunlight, offering a breakthrough solution that tackles waste without releasing carbon dioxide. The nature-inspired process works on common plastics found in oceans and waterways, turning environmental harm into useful products.
A small team of surfers who started cleaning beaches in 2017 just hit an incredible milestone: 50 million pounds of ocean plastic removed. Their success proves everyday people can make measurable change when they work together.
A Canadian supplement company is turning every product sale into ocean cleanup action. For each bottle sold, AquaOmega will fund the removal of one pound of plastic from waterways.
Scientists created a breakthrough database that helps satellites spot plastic pollution in the ocean by analyzing how different plastics reflect light. The tool could revolutionize cleanup efforts by tracking debris across vast ocean areas that were previously impossible to monitor.
England is set to gain 13 new designated bathing spots, including the first ever on London's River Thames. Swimmers, councils, and brands are turning the growing wild swimming movement into a powerful force against single-use plastic pollution.
Mexico's government partnered with Tetra Pak to remove hundreds of kilograms of trash from six beaches, kicking off an ambitious five-year plan to protect the country's coastlines. It's the first wave of cleanups targeting single-use plastics and building recycling infrastructure at beaches nationwide.
New research shows America can slash plastic pollution and save taxpayers billions through proven policies already working in five states. The tools to fix our plastic problem are here and ready to scale.
A company in southern France just partnered with global ocean cleanup leader 4ocean to pull thousands of kilograms of plastic from the world's waterways. The move brings professional cleanup operations closer to the Mediterranean, where millions of tonnes of plastic threaten marine life each year.
The Ocean Cleanup is launching its first Indian intervention in Mumbai, where 5 million kilograms of plastic waste flows into the Arabian Sea every year. The nonprofit will deploy river interception technology in 2026 to protect coastal ecosystems and nearly 2 million livelihoods.
Scientists have trained bacteria to transform organic waste into plastic that breaks down naturally, offering a revolutionary solution to our planet's plastic pollution crisis. This breakthrough could finally give us the convenience of plastic without the environmental guilt.
A new smart survey system uses drones, AI cameras, and GPS trackers to map exactly where plastic pollution flows through rivers, helping cities stop trash before it reaches the ocean. The technology is already guiding cleanup solutions in 30 cities worldwide.
A project started by a frustrated teenager has pulled more than 45 million kilograms of plastic from the world's oceans and aims to clean 90% of marine plastic by 2040. The Ocean Cleanup now operates between Hawaii and California while expanding to rivers and coastal cities.
The Ocean Cleanup just had its biggest year yet, removing over 25 million kilograms of plastic from the world's waters in 2025. The Dutch nonprofit is now shifting strategy to stop pollution at its source before it ever reaches the ocean.
International researchers have outlined a clear path to rescue stalled negotiations for a global plastics treaty. Three key procedural changes could break the deadlock when negotiators reconvene this week in Geneva.
Cambodia just unveiled its first national roadmap to dramatically reduce plastic waste over the next 15 years. The Southeast Asian nation joins a growing movement of countries taking concrete action against one of the planet's biggest environmental challenges.
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