By StudyFinds Staff Parents should think twice before microwaving plastic baby food containers. Researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln say that could release billions of…
By Matt Higgins Could a simple citrus rind be the key to keeping food fresh for longer? That’s what researchers in Brazil are investigating amid…
By Study Finds Does using an eco-friendly paper straw give you a good feeling because you’re doing something for the environment? You might want to…
By Study Finds Plastic pollution has become an unfortunate fact of life all over the world — including in the oceans. While all that junk…
By John Anderer Phthalates are a collection of chemicals which increase the durability of plastics. Also known as plasticizers, phthalates are present in countless products…
By B.N. Frank It’s great that scientists are working on new ways to recycle plastic waste. But for food for you to eat as well…
By B.N. Frank No doubt that discarded plastic is a huge problem (see 1, 2, 3). The good news is that there are people trying…
By B.N. Frank Earlier this month, Environmental Working Group published an exposé about American taxpayers being swindled tens of billions of dollars from Biofuel scams….
By B.N. Frank Environmental issues associated with discarded plastic have been publicized thoroughly in articles and documentaries (see 1, 2, 3). More recently, research has…
By B.N. Frank For 11 years, The Story of Stuff Project has been producing and posting videos about what happens to all kinds of discarded…
By B.N. Frank Experts have estimated that no more than 10% of plastic produced has ever been recycled! Last month, Activist Post highlighted a Rolling…
By B.N. Frank The first time I saw one of Bernie Sanders’ presidential candidate TV ads, I immediately noticed the plastic water bottle at the…
By B.N. Frank Many would agree that some of the best ideas come from children. Thanks to EcoEvie for her ingenuity, creativity, and generosity with…
By Amanda Froelich To reduce the prevalence of plastic in the environment, a young man in Cameroon is transforming littered bottles into “EcoBoats.” Ismaël Essome…