As microfibers infiltrate food, water and air, how can we prevent future release?
Scientists and manufacturers are looking for ways to keep the synthetics from getting into the environment in the first place. Read More
Microfiber diet? Humans and other animals are consuming these synthetics
As tiny fibers shed from synthetic textiles enter our food and water, researchers scramble to identify potential threats. Read More
Why are our clothes so bad for the environment?
Minute fibers are polluting oceans, streams, rivers — even the air we breathe — with unknown consequences. Read More
Coca-Cola launches first electric refrigerated truck fleet
Electric chillers will keep diesel from mingling with your Odwalla. Read More
Vanderlande Industries greens the conveyor belt
For Vanderlande Industries, reducing the environmental impact of its conveyor belts and automated sorters has introduced a sea change in how it designs, sources and markets its products. Read More
The Promise and Pitfalls of E-Waste Takeback
Extended producer responsibility could end up being a burden for consumer electronics companies that fail to take proactive steps to develop a take-back program -- but there's no single blueprint to follow. Read More