Scientists create mutant enzyme that recycles plastic bottles in hours →
Bacterial enzyme originally found in compost can be used to make high-quality new bottles. THE GUARDIAN
Read More‘No-waste’ Japanese village is a peek into carbon-neutral future →
For 20 years Kamikatsu has led the way in the world’s second biggest producer of plastic waste. THE GUARDIAN
Read MoreScientists find bug that feasts on toxic plastic →
A bacterium that feeds on toxic plastic has been discovered by scientists. The bug not only breaks the plastic down but uses it as food to power the process. THE GUARDIAN
Read MoreHawaii’s most populated island passes sweeping single-use plastic ban →
Honolulu passed a bill banning most plastic utensils, food containers and straws on the island of Oahu, where almost 70% of the state's residents live. HUFFPOST
Read MoreRecycling isn’t working – here are 15 ways to shrink your plastic footprint →
Only 9% of plastics get recycled, and significant reductions will require systemic change – but there are easy tips for individuals to cut back. THE GUARDIAN
Read MorePlastic pollution: Grass 'could be used for packaging' →
Grass, straw and maize stalks could provide alternatives to plastic packaging, scientists have said. Bangor University researchers are working with leftover farming materials to create trays for fresh fruit, vegetables and eggs. BBC NEWS
Read MoreDiving to save Indonesia's coral reefs from plastic →
Indonesia is the world's second largest contributor to marine waste. Seeing the beautiful coral reefs off the coast of Indonesia's capital drowning in plastic, 25 year-old Swietenia Puspa Lestari decided to take action. She leads a team of volunteer divers who clear rubbish from the reefs and recycle what they find. BBC NEWS
Read MoreThe women taking the plastic out of periods →
Sanitary products litter Europe’s beaches, and 200,000 tonnes a year end up in UK landfill. Meet the people fighting for ‘environmenstrual’ alternatives. THE GUARDIAN
Read MorePlastic: Universities and councils cut back on single-use cups →
About 2.2 million fewer single-use cups were used by public bodies in Wales in the last year - a drop of nearly 19%. BBC NEWS
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