Households in England will soon have to get their heads around changes in recycling, as new rules designed to simplify the system are being introduced. From 31 March 2026, people will have to separate ...

Plastic is cheap to make and shockingly profitable. It’s everywhere. And we’re all paying the price. On a Saturday last summer, I kayaked up a Connecticut river from the coast, buoyed by the rising ...

When you step into a Rothy’s store, you’ll find tidy rows of multicolored ballet flats, which have a cult following. You’d never know each pair had two previous lives. [Photo: Rothy’s] Rothy’s makes ...

Recycling has become a big part of everyday life and government figures show the recycling rates for UK household waste increased in 2023 compared to the year before. It’s even popular on TikTok, with ...

Light bulbs are just about everywhere these days. As it turns out though, the past few decades have seen a lot happen in the lighting technology space, most notably the increased prevalence of LED ...

Sukhbir Sandhu has received research grants from Australian Research Council (Discovery), Green Industries SA, and the European Union. Great question Jessica! We use lots of plastic in Australia and ...