Smartphones are incredibly resource-intensive to produce, and the consumerist obsession with buying new phones has a huge negative impact on our planet. A new startup, Worthmore, is offering a transparent and sustainable way to turn used phones into positive impact. Read on

Right now, millions of tons of plastic end up in our planet's natural ecosystems every year - and stay there for centuries. According to the results of a new study, we could successfully stem the plastic tide using already existing technologies - but we need to start right now. Read on

For many, a cup of coffee is part of their morning ritual - as is throwing the used coffee grounds into the bin. Why not use it for something else instead, like growing your own mushroom farm or making a fragrant fuel? Read on

Swedish startup Enjay has developed a way to clean up the catering industry's greasy carbon footprint - by capturing restaurants' dirty waste heat and turning it into usable energy. Read on

The electric car market is set to see huge growth in the next few years. But what will happen to all those used car batteries further down the line? Read on

A team of researchers in Spain is transforming old cigarette filters into sound insulation. Read on

Approximately 1.5 billion tons of tyres are produced each year around the world - meaning just as many will need to be disposed of some day. Good news: they're driving forward the circular economy. Read on

In India, Toter is an app that wants to change the way individuals and businesses recycle and manage waste - adding a technological edge and a great deal of respect to an age-old and much-maligned industry. Read on