plastic
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The plastic industry is on track to produce as many emissions as 600 coal-fired power plants
The global plastic industry is on track to produce enough emissions to put the world on track for a catastrophic warming scenario.
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Plastic pollution seems like such an overwhelming problem. What can I do?
"Convenience and overconsumption are the seat of the plastic waste problem."
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Remember that $20 million ocean cleanup project? It isn’t working.
Organizers for The Ocean Cleanup say a crew of engineers will make tweaks to the system in the next few weeks.
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WeWork kicks meat to the curb in the name of climate change
Like it or not, eliminating meat and dairy from your diet is probably the No. 1 thing you could do for the planet.
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Forget recycling. Let’s turn old plastic into fuel.
Plastic-to-fuel technology could help us tackle our huge plastic waste problem.
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What’s worse, burning plastic or sending it to a landfill?
When it comes to pesky, non-recyclable plastics, should we bury or burn? Advice maven Umbra Fisk tosses out a few ideas.
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Don’t look now but you’re shedding plastic
At least, your microfiber fleece is.
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What’s the best way to transport my Thanksgiving leftovers?
When packing up Thanksgiving leftovers for future gobbling, which container is best? Advice maven Umbra Fisk dishes up an answer.
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How microbes can make plastic from sunshine, carbon, and a little bit of love
Plastic is an amazing part of our modern world, but it comes with a lot of downsides -- so scientists are using synthetic biology to make it better.
