The Ocean Cleanup redeployed to tackle Great Pacific Garbage Patch
A floating device employed by The Ocean Cleanup project has been upgraded and returned to sea in a second attempt to catch the plastic waste circulating in the Pacific Ocean. More
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Useless is a digital directory for London's zero-waste shops
Ethical creative agency Nice and Serious has developed an online platform that directs Londoners to their closest zero-waste shops and offers tips on how to reduce your reliance on plastics. More
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PearsonLloyd uses as little material as possible on Kin chair collection
London studio PearsonLloyd has unveiled a family of mono-shell seats that are designed to be as simple as possible without losing sturdiness. More
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This week, plastic waste was back in the spotlight
This week on Dezeen, the impact of plastic on the environment was yet again a talking point, as the London Marathon gave out drinks in edible seaweed capsules and a study revealed the truth behind biodegradable bags. More
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Biodegradable plastics offer "no advantage" over conventional plastics in reducing ocean pollution
Bags made of supposedly biodegradable plastics remain intact and useable three years after being dropped in the sea or buried underground, researchers have found. More
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PepsiCo launches SodaStream-style drinks dispenser for refillable bottles
PepsiCo has launched a drinks machine for offices and schools, to give its customers an alternative to using single-use plastic. More
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Adidas unveils fully recyclable Futurecraft Loop sneaker
Adidas has launched a sneaker made from virgin plastic that can be ground up and remade again, as part of the company's bid to mitigate the plastic crisis. More
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Bioplastics could be "just as bad if not worse" for the planet than fossil-fuel plastics
Bioplastics could potentially be worse for the environment than conventional plastics, according to recycling expert Arthur Huang. More
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Rossana Orlandi announces winners of Ro Plastic Prize for recycled products in Milan
Furniture made of recycled plastic and fabrics made from plastic bags are among winners of the Ro Plastic Prize competition. More
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Gomi portable speakers are made from non-recyclable plastic waste
Brighton-based design studio Gomi has created a portable bluetooth speaker using plastic waste that is deemed non-recyclable by local councils in the UK. More
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Rossana Orlandi launches Ro Plastic Prize for reusing, recycling and reinventing plastic
Dezeen is partnering with Rossana Orlandi to challenge designers to develop new ways of recycling and reusing plastic with the Ro Plastic Prize. More
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Shellworks turns discarded lobster shells into recyclable bioplastic objects
Four designers from the Royal College of Art and Imperial College have developed a series of machines that turn seafood waste into a biodegradable and recyclable bioplastic. More
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Print Your City turns recycled food containers into street furniture
The residents of Thessaloniki, Greece, can now recycle their plastic waste into 3D printed furniture for the city, using a new laboratory set up by Rotterdam studio The New Raw. More
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Volvo creates Living Seawall to combat pollution and promote biodiversity
Volvo has installed an environmentally friendly seawall along the coast of Sydney's harbour that aims to improve biodiversity and water quality in the area. More
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Plastic is surprise trend on catwalks for London Fashion Week Men's Autumn Winter 2019
Plastic was all over the catwalks during the latest men's edition of London Fashion Week, but not everyone had the environment in mind. We look at five examples, with some labels using virgin plastic and others opting for recycled. More
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The Guardian newspaper switches from plastic to biodegradable wrapping
UK national newspaper The Guardian has scrapped its polythene packaging in favour of a compostable wrapping made from potato starch, in a bid to reduce its plastic waste. More
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The Ocean Cleanup suspended as device breaks down in Pacific Ocean
A fracture in The Ocean Cleanup's "giant Pac Man", dispatched to scoop up waste from the Pacific Ocean, has forced the company to abort the mission and haul the apparatus back to shore. More
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Tadashi Kawamata fills Lisbon's MAAT with plastic to warn about ocean debris
Paris-based artist Tadashi Kawamata has created a monumental installation of ocean plastic in the Oval Gallery of Lisbon's Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology. More
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European parliament votes to ban single-use plastic items and designers say "bring it on!"
The European Parliament has voted for a ban on single-use plastic, on items for which alternatives already exist, in a bid to mitigate ocean pollution – a move that has been largely praised by architects, designers and brands. More
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Everlane to eliminate virgin plastic from its supply chain
American clothing label Everlane has announced it will remove all virgin plastic from its supply chain by 2021, to help counter the "global plastics crisis", starting with its shipping bags. More
