California’s Fast-Food Bill Is A Blow to Small Businesses
California's recent passage of AB 1228, a fast-food bill that sets a $20 wage floor for workers in fast-food chains with at least 60 locations nationwide, has sparked controversy and outrage.
Starbucks Pioneers Climate-Resistant Coffee
In the wake of the hottest summer on record and a series of devastating climate-fueled disasters, Starbucks is pioneering climate-resistant coffee.
Retrofitting for a Sustainable Future
To achieve sustainability, an increasing number of cities and states are taking proactive steps to incentivize building owners to undertake low-carbon retrofitting.
Building Resilient Infrastructure for a Changing Climate
How can we leverage technology today to create a safer and more resilient tomorrow's infrastructure.
Walmart’s Unsettling and Unethical Ink Cartridge Sales
In recent months, the specter of unethical practices in the production of toner and ink cartridges in China has cast a long shadow over major retailers, most notably, Amazon and Walmart.
Strawberry Farming and Plastic Pollution Threaten Soil Health
Scientists from the Sistla group at California Polytechnic State University have unveiled a troubling consequence with the sustainability of strawberry farming.
Pierce and Paris Brosnan Tackle Global Plastic Pollution
Film producer Pierce Brosnan, known for his iconic portrayal of James Bond, has joined hands with his 21-year-old filmmaker son, Paris Brosnan, to shine a spotlight on the pressing issue of plastic pollution.
How Big is a Barbie Doll’s Carbon Footprint?
The Barbie movie is a reminder of the enormous impact of popular culture on our consumption habits.
Bubble Barrier Technology Takes on Plastic Pollution
The Netherlands have an insidious problem has been silently growing – plastic pollution. Enter Bubble Barrier technology, a promising innovation that is changing the game.
Coral Reefs And The Threat of Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution on coral reefs intensifies as one ventures deeper, adding yet another peril to biodiversity-rich ecosystems.
The United Nations New Attempt to Curb Global Plastic Pollution
The United Nations is taking decisive steps with a new draft treaty aimed at addressing the silent but relentless plastic threat to our planet.
Turning Plastics into Detergents
The University of California at Santa Barbara have unveiled a groundbreaking method to repurpose plastic waste into a valuable resource - detergent.
A Simple Guide to Recycling at Home
One of the easiest and most accessible ways to contribute to environmental conservation is through recycling. However, the world of recycling can sometimes seem bewildering, with confusion surrounding what can and cannot go into the recycling bin.
How Bioaccumulation Affects the Human Food Chain
Bioaccumulation gives a growing concern that looms over the environmental and health ramifications of plastic pollution, particularly in its potential to disrupt the human food chain.
