Bio-Based Plastics Aim to Capture Carbon. But at What Cost?
[ad_1] It’s the year 2050, and humanity has made huge progress in decarbonizing. That’s thanks in large part to the negligible price of solar and wind power, which was cratering even…
The Planet Desperately Needs That UN Plastics Treaty
[ad_1] This week in Uruguay, scientists, environmentalists, and government representatives—and, of course, lobbyists—are gathering to begin negotiations on a United Nations treaty on plastics. It’s only the start of talks, so…
This Plastic Packaging Alternative Can Compost in a Year
[ad_1] Every year, people in the United Kingdom throw away around 96 billion pieces of plastic packaging—an average household tosses 66 pieces every week. Almost half of this packaging waste…
The Sci-Fi Dream of a ‘Molecular Computer’ Is Getting More Real
[ad_1] The reason they could opt for a more information-dense bit is because of the physics of the reading head. When the head sticks to a -1, it contorts in…
The Push to Scale Plant-Based Plastics
[ad_1] If you are wondering what the future of manufacturing looks like, all you need to do is visit the fourth floor of a brick building in the London borough…
Apple Says iPhones Will Finally Get USB-C Ports
[ad_1] At long last, Apple says the iPhone will be getting USB-C ports. Earlier this month, the European Union passed legislation that requires all phones and tablets sold in the…
The World Is Drowning in Plastic. Here’s How It All Started
[ad_1] In the early 2010s, brands began phasing out the plastic microbeads they’d been adding to toothpaste and face scrubs to boost their scrubbing power. Some of these products contained…
Microplastics Are Everywhere. Here’s What You Can Do About It
[ad_1] So what, you might ask—it’s just plastic! After all, if you accidentally swallow a shirt button, it’ll pass straight through you, right? But when it’s broken down into microscopic…
14 Best Recycled Backpacks and Bags (2022): Totes, Purses, Shopping Bags
[ad_1] WIRED’s gear team has tested dozens of backpacks, totes, purses, messengers, slings, and even reusable shopping bags. More and more of these bags are using recycled materials that come…