twib.news

30. March 2022

These Worms Can Eat Plastic AND Help Create a Bioplastic

An American duo of designers has developed a bioplastic alternative to polystyrene foam that can degrade in just a couple of weeks - using polysterene-eating mealworms!

Technology

Technology United Kingdom

14. January 2022

Bio-Concrete: How “Hazardous Waste” Could Become Ecological

Two designers in the United Kingdom have taken it upon themselves to turn invasive species into raw material for bio-concrete, thus turning a hazardous waste into an economic and environmental value.

Society

Society Canada

24. November 2021

Goodbye Coal Plant, Hello Sustainable Neighborhood

A project aimed at reimagining a former coal power plant located along the shores of Lac Ontario, in Canada, into a sustainable, progressive and eco-friendly 15-minute city has been greenlighted - with residents set to move in by 2025!

Heroes

Heroes USA

18. November 2021

This Hashtag Aims to Remove Tons of Trash from the Earth’s Oceans

A millionaire YouTuber is turning to his fans for help in cleaning up our Earth’s oceans: in a project set to remove 30 million pounds of ocean waste, the YouTuber has already reached almost half his fundraising goal in under a month.

Environment

Environment United Kingdom

14. September 2021

More Bans: The War on Plastic Gains a New Ally

By imposing a ban on single-use plastic , England joins the rest of the United Kingdom in its fight against the polluting material, thus reducing litter and cutting plastic waste that ends up in oceans.

Society

Society Canada

19. August 2021

Don’t Throw Your Old Salad Bowl, Says Retail Giant: Let’s Turn It into a Birdhouse!

IKEA’s on a major mission to reduce waste: the Canadian branch has put out instruction manuals that help customers give their old items new life, by repurposing them for different uses.

Society

Society Lebanon

18. August 2021

Never Give Up: Citizens Find Local Solutions Amid Food Crisis

Lebanon has a long tradition of importing most of its food, and following the economy crisis of 2019, citizens have learned to reinvent their gastronomic practices, promote local products, and limit any waste.

Environment

Environment Germany

17. August 2021

From Plastic to Food: Microbial Communities Can Do That!

U.S. researchers have found a way to keep plastic out of landfills for thousands of years by turning it into edible proteins.

Environment

Environment Switzerland

3. August 2021

Designers Turn Used Eggshells Into… Tiles!

An ethical design studio based in Switzerland has found a way to transform discarded eggshells into stylish wall tiles, thus diverting waste from ending up in landfills and making the construction industry a more sustainable one.

Society

Society Italy

1. August 2021

First-of-Its-Kind Summit Will Propose Actions Against Hunger and Food Waste

A three-day meeting took place in Rome, Italy, in preparation for the United Nations’ first Food Systems Summit, where sustainable actions to tackle hunger, climate-heating emissions and food waste will be launched.