The Earth's Biggest Electric Airplane Is About to Take Its First Flight — How to Watch
The largest electric plane in the world is livestreaming its first test flight this week.
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This Mutant Enzyme Can Make Plastic Infinitely Recyclable
Carbios has discovered a mutant enzyme that makes recycling plastic over and over again a possbility.
Ride-Hailing Apps Actually Cause More Emissions Than They Displace, According to New Report
Ride-sharing apps have actually created more pollution than they've displaced, a new report finds.
New Battery Discovered That Could Eliminate the Need for Controversial Heavy Metals
The new battery does not require any toxic heavy metals.
10 of the Decade's Best Climate Innovations
The 2010s were filled with innovations that are helping our planet.
Ponix Is Bringing Local Produce to Food Deserts With Hydroponic Technology
“We believe everybody should have access to fresh food,” the Ponix CEO tells Green Matters.
The Ocean Cleanup Is Now Cleaning Up Rivers With the "Interceptor"
The "Interceptor" is the latest from The Ocean Cleanup.
How to Recycle Old Electronics, No Matter the Condition
There are plenty of options for giving your old technology new life.
NASA Uses New "Green" Fuel to Successfully Power Satellite in Orbit
The green fuel is safer, more eco-friendly, energy efficient, and affordable.
Scientists Propose Converting Methane Into CO2 to Fight the Climate Crisis
CO2 is more prominent in the atmosphere than methane — but less potent.
This New Plastic Can Be Recycled Infinitely, and Scientists Think it Could Make Plastic Recycling Closed Loop
Most plastic can only be recycled once or twice.
Germany's New eHighway Can Charge Hybrid Trucks As They Drive
We'd love to see this everywhere!
Luke Perry Had a Zero-Waste Burial With Help From a Mushroom Burial Suit
Luke Perry's daughter disclosed details of his burial on Instagram.
Edible Seaweed Pouches Replaced Plastic Bottles at London Marathon, Reducing Water Bottle Use
Ooho drink pouches helped the marathon be more sustainable.
New Bioplastic-Rubber Blended Material Could Be the Plastic Packaging Alternative the Earth Needs
The new material is strong enough to replace plastic packaging.
Chemical Recycling Is Completely Changing the Plastic Recycling Game
Chemical recycling works very differently than standard plastic recycling.
Biodegradable Plates and Cutlery Made from Wheat Bran May Not Be Gluten-Free, But They Are Pretty Cool
Wheat bran is the newest material for biodegradable tablewares.
Carlsberg's Beer "Snap Packs" Use 76 Percent Less Plastic Than Six Pack Rings
The brewery spent three years developing this adhesive.
The First 3D-Printed Neighborhood Will Be Sustainable and Affordable, and It's Breaking Ground This Year
The CEOs of the two companies behind the neighborhood tell Green Matters about 3D-printed homes.
Mardi Gras Is Getting Greener as New Biodegradable Beads Emerge
A new invention could save tens of thousands of pounds of plastic throws from sewers and landfills.