We first saw someone turn a plastic bottle into plastic ribbon about four years ago. Since then, we’ve wondered what this abundant, sturdy material could be used for besides just tying things ...

But they're still better at ensuring clean water compared to traditional water dispensers or single-use plastic bottles. Because of that, I decided not to test these self-cleaning water bottles ...

We visited Tamil Nadu, India, to see how one company makes clothing from used plastic bottles and whether this is the best solution for this waste stream. More from World Wide Waste Polyester is ...

And these are just the bits of it we can see. Plastic has become a vital part of our lives of convenience. Yet the coffee cup lids, water bottles and bags we use once and throw away do end up ...

Some bottles on this list are insulated stainless steel that keeps your water very cold for long periods of time. But others are plastic, glass, or non-insulated steel, as several of the people I ...

Most recycled polyester that we use comes from plastic water and soda bottles! Using recycled polyester is better for the earth than using new polyester. Here’s why. To make new polyester, you need to ...

Harmful impact of water in plastic bottles Typically, everyone opts for water in plastic bottles. According to the ...

For instance, there is an infamous email circulating saying that leaving plastic water bottles in the sun can cause chemicals to leach into the water causing cancer, and sometimes even cites a ...

Europe made an eco-friendly change to plastic bottles. It is driving tourists crazy. Abby Gendell encountered one after a hot ...

Recycling plastic into filament normally involves chopping it into tiny pieces and pushing it through a screw extruder. [JRT3D] is taking a different approach with PetBot, which cuts PET bottles ...

While a plastic bottle of water can get the job done and fix you hydration, a great reusable water bottle is both cheaper and far more eco-friendly. There are many options out there, and it can be ...