Sustainable Alternatives to Plastic: Rethinking the Materials We Use
Bamboo, wood, cotton, clay and natural fibres have served human needs for generations. Today, however, many everyday products are made…
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Plastic Waste Recycling Process: What Happens After Collection?
When plastic waste is collected from homes, businesses and public spaces, it is easy to assume that it will eventually…
Recyclable Plastic Packaging: Does It Actually Get Recycled?
Plastic bottles, food containers and packaging often carry recycling symbols that suggest their materials can be recovered and turned into…
Super El Niño: Effects on Nigeria’s Weather, Health and Agriculture
The heat can become difficult to ignore. From sweating more than usual to feeling exhausted after spending time outdoors, unusually…
Extended Producer Responsibility: Why Sustainable Product Design Matters
Plastic waste management is often discussed in terms of what consumers should do after using a product. People are encouraged…
A Flood Warning Is Only Useful If We Prepare for It
Knowing that a flood may occur is not the same as being prepared for one. Each year, flood forecasts identify…
How Did Plastic Waste Become Such a Huge Environmental Problem?
There was a time when plastic was not a dominant part of everyday life. This was not necessarily because people…
Plastic Changed the World. Now We Have to Change How We Use It
Imagine going through an entire day without touching a plastic item. No plastic bottle. No nylon bag. No sachet water….
When Pollution Becomes Normal: The Role of Social Behaviour in Environmental Protection
Environmental pollution is often discussed in terms of waste-management systems, infrastructure, government policies and enforcement. But another factor can influence…
There Is No Place Called “Away”: Where Does Our Waste Go?
We use the phrase “throw it away” so casually that it is easy to forget that there is no place…