Every single piece of plastic ever made still roams the planet today. What was thought of as a miracle solution to basic challenges in its inception in 1907 has now become of the 21st century’s leading problems. But while plastic pollution is widely known, few understand the why’s and how’s of the process, let alone plastic itself. What is plastic? […]
Reduce, reuse, recycle – we’ve all heard this phrase many times before. But while reducing is self-explanatory, not many of us know how to reuse items that have become destined for the bin. Below are 15 different ways you can upcycle and repurpose your waste products. From toothbrushes and plastic bags to CDs and rubber bands, there’s always something you […]
In Vietnam, Thailand, and India, many local grocery stores have adopted a new form of affordable, accessible, and eco-friendly packaging all in one – banana leaves. Caption: Local grocery stores in Vietnam have switched to banana leaves for eco-friendly packaging. Source: Propak Vietnam For over 50 years, we’ve become reliant on single-use plastic to contain and store our products. In grocery […]
The plastic pollution crisis is a plague to our planet. Today, human waste litters almost every corner of the Earth. From the deepest spaces in the sea to the summits of Mount Everest, evidence of our carelessness is seen everywhere. While the matter seems almost hopeless, hope is not lost entirely. Many actions can be undertaken to mitigate the harmful […]
Clothing has become a necessity in society. Unclothed, we are deemed as highly inappropriate. But more than what is simply expected, dressing up is a form of one’s identity, a concept of expression, and certain items can become part of a widespread trend. Different styles make their way into the public eye, gain popularity, and cause a spike in consumer […]
