Scientists 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 MoreTap for trash: App seeks to clean up Zimbabwe's waste-clogged cities →
The rubbish bins in Harare are supposed to be emptied once a week, but often sit untouched for up to four weeks - now the private sector is sweeping in with a new tech solution. PLACE
Read MoreWill compostable packaging ever be able to solve our waste problem? →
Packages labeled compostable that don’t actually turn into compost. City compost systems that don’t take compostable packaging. The world of compost has huge potential to change how we manage trash, but it’s still deeply flawed. Can we make it work? FAST COMPANY
Read MoreFrom Ikea to Gap, firms aim to use scarce water more wisely →
With population growth and climate change making water a scarcer resource, companies say using water wisely is key to remaining profitable. THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION
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