Turning food waste into sustainable clothing fibers

The Agraloop Bio-Refinery is capable of turning food waste such as banana peels, pineapple leaves and hemp stalks into natural fiber that can be woven into clothing.

First paper straw factory to open as UK bans plastic

As the United Kingdom moves forward with its planned ban on single-use plastic products, the first paper straw factory in decades is opening in Wales to meet the consumer demand.

Ikea to ban single-use plastic, go 'climate positive' by 2030

Ikea just announced a bold update to its sustainability initiatives in an effort to become "people and planet positive" by 2030.

Yosemite spends $40 million to protect 500 giant sequoias

Yosemite National Park's largest sequoia grove in the USA reopened to the public last Friday after crews completed a $40 million restoration project to protect the nearly 500 ancient trees.

A new study looks at the design of the home in 2050

A new study Futurology: The new home in 2050 provides insights into some of the trends we are likely to see 30 years or more into the future.

Massive offshore wind farm opens off the English coast

The major clean energy project is located 17 miles off the Norfolk coast, with 91 huge turbines covering an area equivalent to over 10,000 football pitches.

Paraguay Has Officially Eliminated Malaria

Paraguay is the first country in the Americas to eliminate malaria since Cuba in 1973. Malaria infected 216 million people worldwide in 2016, and caused 445,000 deaths, WHO reports.

Tokyo to Build ‘Solar Roads’ Ahead of 2020 Olympics

The roads will generate energy through a series of solar panels that are installed underneath the surface of the streets.

France starts work on revolutionary 'Alzheimer's village'

The inhabitants will be all men and women suffering from Alzheimer. Residents of the village will be able to shop in a small supermarket, go to the hairdressers, local brasserie, library, gym and even a little farm.

From China to Brazil, these are the world titans of wind power

China, USA, Germany, India, Spain, UK, France, Brazil, Canada and Italy are the countries with the largest cumulative capacity according to the Global Wind Report for 2017.

India plans to eliminate single-use plastic by 2022

Big news from India: the country aims to abolish single-use plastic in about four years. The move could dramatically reduce the flow of plastic from 1.3 billion people.

Major step in cutting carbon capture costs

Canadian company Carbon Engineering has developed new technology that is capable of capturing carbon at a cost of less than $100 per ton, then turning that carbon into a synthetic fuel.

Estonia will soon offer free public transportation

The country plans to offer free state-run bus travel starting on July 1, 2018. This move will be the biggest national free public transportation plan in the entire world.

EU chemical industry REACHes the finish line

As of midnight on May 31st 2018, data on the hazards and risks of every chemical sold in Europe is available to ensure safety.

'Refurbished' is the new frontier for outdoor fashion

Used gear is becoming a hot new commodity for many major outdoor clothing companies. It is an interesting shift that reflects Millennials' preference for environmentally friendly products.