Green Consumerism
Report: U.S. labels on plastics mislead the recycling public
The "Circular Claims Fall Flat" study says firms violate U.S. labeling rules because plastic products aren't actually recycled.
Mass tourism is a curse on the planet. It doesn’t have to be
Mass tourism has been a blessing for billions of people worldwide. It has hardly been a blessing for the environment.
Scientists have invented a smart replacement for air-conditioners
The invention provides a personal cooling experience that might have us rethink personal comfort.
Fluorescent markers could transform plastic recycling
A new technology applies high-performing luminescent materials to labels on plastic packaging.
Accelerator labs aim to reinvent sustainable development
The UNDP's new Accelerator Labs program aims to “reimagine development for the 21st century.”
A new climate chatbot helps us tackle our differences
A conversation between a climate scientist and a climate change denialist often ends in a stalemate. A bot can help.