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Environmentalists Tell Us How Their Zero-Waste Lifestyles Prepared Them for Lockdown
"Being zero-waste… helps one become more conscious of everyday habits and the environment, which is a plus in these times."
Photos of the People Who Live and Work at Some of Indonesia's Biggest Landfills
Without any protection, they scavenge mountains of trash with their bare hands.
How ‘Blue Planet’ Reversed the Fortunes of This Restaurant
When Doug McMaster opened Silo in Brighton in 2014, people criticised the “pretentious” zero-waste menu. Then, everything changed.
The ‘World’s Largest Dump’ Is in Indonesia and It’s a Ticking Time Bomb
We take a closer look at that dumpsite reposted by Leonardo DiCaprio on Instagram
Plastic Waste in Meghalaya Will Now Be Used as Fuel for Cement Companies
The state government has made a deal with cement companies to recycle more than 17 tons of plastic.
Pirates, Stowaways, Vigilantes: ‘The Outlaw Ocean’ Humanizes Crime on the High Seas
Reporter Ian Urbina spent years at sea reporting on maritime crime. His new book exposes the strange world that few on land ever experience.
Your Beauty Habit Is Destroying the Environment
These makeup artists and influencers want the cosmetics industry to start changing before we're buried in tonnes of plastic.
Condoms Blocking Drains is a Serious Problem in Indonesia’s Capital
Used condoms are clogging Jakarta’s drains and stressing out wastewater treatment centers workers.
Supermarket's Plan to Cut Waste with Embarrassing Plastic Bags Backfires in Major Way
The bags are printed with logos like The Colon Care Co-Op, Dr. Toew’s Wart Ointment Wholesale, or the Into the Weird Adult Video Emporium.
Nepal Wants to Rid Mt. Everest of Dead Bodies and 10,000 Kilograms of Trash
It's a major cleanup effort for a mountain notoriously called "the world's highest garbage dump."
Plastic Bottles, Not Bags, Cause the Worst Pollution to Europe's Waterways
According to new research from Plastic Oceans UK and the Earthwatch Institute, plastic bottles account for 14 percent of all plastic waste.
Plastic Bottles, Not Bags, Cause the Worst Pollution to Europe's Waterways
According to new research from Plastic Oceans UK and the Earthwatch Institute, plastic bottles account for 14 percent of all plastic waste.