Technology

Not all plastics are alike, especially when it comes to recycling. So what does it mean when a plastic is labeled as #4 and for that matter, how do we go about recycling it?

IBM's recycling system VolCat can break down materials that are often difficult to recycle.

Elon Musk is offering free rides in his underground LA tunnel.

Emissions testing is one of the most frustrating parts of owning a vehicle, but if your car isn’t passing inspection, it may be releasing dangerous compounds into the atmosphere.

The InvestEGGator is a 3D-printed decoy sea turtle egg that can catch poachers in the act using GPS technology.

The Philippines has developed abaca leaf fiber masks that have the potential to be medical grade and biodegradable.

PPE like gloves and masks is being used by the billions every month due to the coronavirus, and these researchers believe we can recycle it into biofuel.

Apple just published a Environmental Progress Report and sustainability commitments, where the company details a new "carbon-free" aluminum.

BeyondPlastic just presented 13 awards to companies and organizations fighting plastic pollution through innovation and initiatives.

MIT engineers have developed reusable N95 masks that doctors can use up to 100 times.

Al Gore and Climate TRACE are using artificial intelligence to track carbon emissions data in real time.

The largest electric plane in the world is livestreaming its first test flight this week.

Carbios has discovered a mutant enzyme that makes recycling plastic over and over again a possbility.

The 2010s were filled with innovations that are helping our planet.

The London Marathon this year gave out Ooho seaweed pouches to runners instead of water bottles at one stop.

Ponix is growing plants hydroponically in sheds to help bring fresh, local produce to food deserts.

NASA's green fuel successfully helped a satellite orbit in space

The sportswear brand Vollebak has created a graphene jacket that fights bacteria, conducts heat and electricity, and withstands almost any weather condition.

New research predicts most new buses will be electric in the coming decade.

Fujistu is a leader in the tech space, and has just committed to using all clean energy.

This new mosquito trap is sustainable — and takes inspiration from plants.

New inventions are making it easier than ever to conserve.

Air conditioning is a treat — but can be harsh on the planet. How do we fix it?

Robots are in charge at this eco-friendly restaurant.

A new study from researchers at MIT and UMass Lowell shows that the World Climate Simulation game is effective at increasing player knowledge of climate change, and inspiring them to stop it.

Researchers think chemically converting methane in the atmosphere to CO2 could fight climate change.

This new energy storage could be revolutionary.

Belgium is building a massive offshore wind farm.

Goodr is an app that gives restaurant leftovers to people in need.

Here's how solar power is helping natural disasters around the world.

Drones are acting as mitigating forces against the impacts of climate change

The 'Litterati' app encourages users to pick up trash, and it also helps with recycling.

The Harmonic Turbine Tidal Hotel is harnessing renewable energy from the ocean and wind.

Berkeley scientists developed a new kind of plastic that can be recycled over and over.

The new eHighway will cut back on pollution and save truck drivers money.

Luke Perry's daughter Sophie disclosed that her father was buried in the Infinity Burial Suit, made from mushrooms.

Researchers at The Ohio State University created a natural-rubber-toughened poly that could replace conventional plastic packaging.

Carlsberg is replacing plastic six pack rings with an alternative that uses 76 percent less plastic.

Two companies have partnered to 3D-print more than 50 homes in a rural area of Latin America.

A scientist concerned with Mardi Gras' waste problem has developed an eco-friendly alternative to plastic throws.