The EcoPlum Daily

OF ALL the plastic produced since the 1950s, less than 10% has been recycled. The vast majority ends up being dumped, most of it in landfill. Some is left to litter the natural environment, where it can get into rivers and wash out into the sea (see article).

Behavioural insights unit proposes new colour for registration plates to help ‘normalise the idea of clean vehicles’

The free market Adam Smith Institute says we could be on the cusp of a revolution.

The state is on the verge of passing a rule requiring 100 percent of its electricity to come from carbon-free sources.

United Airlines bans plastic straws and picks in effort to eliminate waste and address global concerns over pollution and threats to wildlife.

The state is on the verge of passing a rule requiring 100 percent of its electricity to come from carbon-free sources.

TILOS, Greece (AP) — When the blades of its 800-kilowatt wind turbine start turning, the small Greek island of Tilos will become the first in the Mediterranean to run exclusively

The nation's largest grocery chain has begun to phase out the use of plastic bags as more Americans grow uncomfortable with their impact on the environment. Kroger Co. will start Thursday at its QFC stores in and around Seattle, with the goal of using no plastic bags at those stores a

The cost of wind power contracts has fallen to $20 per megawatt-hour since 2009.

The state is expected to become the biggest economy on Earth to commit to 100 percent carbon-free electricity.

Popular oat cereals, oatmeal, granola and snack bars come with a hefty dose of the weed-killing poison in Roundup, according to independent laboratory tests commissioned by EWG.

Frozen food giant Iceland has today (August 1) launched a range of plastic-free chewing gum, making it the first supermarket in the UK to offer a biodegradable alternative. - edie news centre

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is growing at a disgusting rate. Now, a Dutch entrepreneur who previously made headlines with his plans – is ready to launch his clean-up system this year.

Sony, McKinsey & Company, Royal Bank of Scotland and WeWork are all committing to going all-out for clean energy.

Scientists believe they may have found an unlikely ally in the fight against plastic pollution -- fungi.

But a big economic transformation now could bring 65 million jobs and save 700,000 from early death linked to air pollution, says a new report.

The new 'snap packs' will reduce plastic waste by 75 percent.

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis wants concrete action to combat the “emergency” of plastics littering seas and oceans. Francis made the appeal in a message Saturday to galvanize Christians …

Walmart’s current goal is to achieve zero waste in their Canada, Japan, UK, and US operations by 2025. The retailer’s 2018 sustainability report says that by the end of last year, Walmart had diverted 81% of its US waste from landfills, and 78% globally. Here’s a closer look at the company’s approach.

Artificial intelligence is helping to find the thousands of lead pipes responsible for the water crisis in Flint, Michigan

Twice the Kansas Department of Health and Environment has discovered contaminated groundwater in and near Wichita, then sat on the information for years.

Turns out, environmental issues are not about awareness. People get it.

The long-stalled Clean Power Plan never took effect, but the rule to replace it could cripple future efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

The battery has a range of 248.5 miles with the help of regenerative braking.

Dominica's government plans to ban plastic and styrofoam food containers and utensils by 2019.