Scientists Discover Styrofoam-Eating Worms That Consume Plastic 

Numerous synthetic materials, particularly plastics, pose a significant environmental challenge due to their non-biodegradable nature. Unlike organic substances such as fruit peels, plastics do not naturally break down and assimilate into the ecosystem.  Consequently, discarded plastic items accumulate in landfills, occupying valuable natural space and persisting without decomposition. In the global pursuit of waste reduction, … Read more

Need some things to feel optimistic about? The BBC has this!

There is a wonderful podcast and video series on the BBC News called “People Fixing the World.” Their Facebook page describes it as the “BBC’s solutions programme finding the amazing people tackling some of the world’s toughest problems.” Many of the solutions center on environmental challenges. One of the videos shares a growing urban farming … Read more