At Melbourne, Australia’s RMIT University, researchers have developed a magnetic powder made from recycled waste that can capture the smallest invisible fragments of microplastic—including pieces that are 1,000 times finer than hair. This in itself sets the material apart from other filters that can only capture larger fragments, but the powder also acts quickly; it’s capable of working within an hour. The powder functions because …
Durable, compostable and multi-purpose, these sponges (sold as a pack of two) are made from wool taken from sheep raised on a sustainable farm in Northern California. As wool is antimicrobial, the sponges do not mold, get smelly or gross. The improved, long-lasting cleaning essential comes from California-based Full Circle Wool, a brand that demonstrates the various benefits of climate-beneficial wool and donates 10% to …
An extension of the Parks Project’s “Leave It Better Than You Found It” campaign, this DIY Park Pick Up Kit comes with all of the tools necessary to clean your local public land. Featuring two recycled bags, gloves and a paper insert with information from the National Park Service (NPS), this ensemble encourages positive action, no matter whether you’re tidying a beach, a park or …
