On Læsø, houses are thatched with thick, heavy bundles of silvery seaweed that have the potential to be a contemporary building material around the world.

Everything we buy has an impact on the environment. But some things bring us little value, even if they are "convenient"…and some of those are pure waste! So why buy them in the first place?

The long read: Nestlé’s sleek, chic capsule system changed the way we drink coffee. But in an age when everyone’s a coffee snob and waste is wickedness, can it survive?

An advocacy group is urging lawmakers to make sure hospitals can repair their own equipment — citing a survey of over 200 medical professionals. The US Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) has released a new report on how “right-to-repair” rules affect medical professionals, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. It concludes that a lack of clear rules makes it more difficult to fix vital medical devices at a sustainable cost, even when many manufacturers aren’t acting maliciously.

All kinds of businesses and brands are starting to use the word ‘sustainable’ in their marketing. Whether it’s a t-shirt made of ethical cotton, or an ‘eco’ car - companies are increasingly keen to showcase their green credentials.

With the discovery of plastic about 150 years ago the new prospects opened up to create a variety of synthetic products which replaced glass and metals. Since the invention of Bakelite in 1907, the commercial use of plastic has increased. The plastic products are cheap, versatile, lightweight and easy to make and are used in several industries such as in packaging, construction, healthcare etc.

The Indian unit of Amazon.com Inc has eliminated all single-use plastic in its packaging across fulfillment centers in the country, in line with its target to weed out the packaging material by June, the e-commerce giant said on Monday.

Whether it’s a creaky old house or a brand new, state of the art office block, the buildings we live and work in have a big impact on the environment. The challenge to reduce this footprint is sizable. According to a recent report from the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction, International Energy Agency and the UN Environment Programme, building construction and operations were, globally, responsible for 36% of final energy use in 2018.

Sustainability must be fully incorporated into material design. To the general public, the plastic problem is all about disposable single-use packaging. We are exhorted to use fewer plastic carrier bags, and products are sold as eco-friendly on the basis that they are packaged in paper, glass or steel – a sometimes questionable claim. But it’s essential to realise that demonising polymers and plastics is not the solution. They are more than simply packaging.

Two firms have trialed the use of hydrogen to heat steel at a facility in Sweden, a move that could eventually help to make the industry more sustainable. Earlier this week Ovako, which specializes in manufacturing a specific type of steel called engineering steel, said it had collaborated with Linde Gas on the project at the Hofors rolling mill.

It’s Earth Day. Together, we can heal the planet. Here’s a silver lining in our current global crisis. 

Nearly every product can be made recyclable if the motivation is there, explains Terracycle’s Tom Szaky.

Sustainability is good business. Here’s how three companies are making it easier for consumers to both do the right thing – and bolster the bottom line.

We’re all yearning for solutions to heal the planet. While these projects aren’t quite ready for prime time, scientists are working hard to create better, more sustainable options.

This marks the second consecutive year that Coca-Cola has become the most polluted brand in the world. Other companies identified as major global polluters include Solo Cup and Colgate-Palmolive. In the United States, Nestlé is the most polluted company, followed by Solo Cup and Starbucks. Recently, several large companies announced their commitment to more sustainable practices. However, garbage seems to be still accumulating. Why is this?

Many plant species are in danger of extinction. But scientists at the UK’s Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew are working with industry to find real-world solutions.

With COVID-19 making its way around the United States, people are emptying stores of toilet paper. Archaeology throws a light on other bouts of odd consumer behavior.

Let your kids know that there’s still time, and there’s hope. It would be terrifying and demotivating for the next generation to think the climate is beyond repair — and the science simply doesn’t support that conclusion. So, educate them about the reality and the urgency of the problem, but educate them about the abundance of possible solutions, too. We had several hundred high school and college aged students attend our annual conference this past June, who were inspired and engaged at the prospect of an aggressive nationwide carbon price.

Coke, Pepsi, Nestle and other large companies are being sued by a California environmental group for creating a plastic pollution “nuisance” and misleading consumers about the recyclability of plastic. The suit, filed in San Mateo county superior court on Wednesday, argues that companies that sell plastic bottles and bags that end up polluting the ocean should be held accountable for damaging the environment.

The industry says its containers are safe but some experts point to a lack of data and warn that plastic and heat aren’t a good mix