Problem Solving Must-Read

A Bacteria that Eats Plastic

Plus: Replacing plastic with seaweed, ditching plastics altogether and other plastics-related stories

Problem Solving Must-Read

A Bacteria that Eats Plastic

Plus: Replacing plastic with seaweed, ditching plastics altogether and other plastics-related stories

Here at The Citizen, we do problem-solving journalism, looking for ideas and solutions to move the region forward and make a better city. Here are some other great ideas for solving the world’s problems, from media outlets around the globe:

We Just Discovered Bacteria That Can Eat Our Plastic

Now we need to figure out how to make it hungier and cheaper

From FastCo.Exist

New Seaweed-Based Material Could Replace Plastic Packaging

Plastic doesn't decompose for centuries and can't be infinitely recycled. Can seaweed replace it?

From GOOD

Hamburg Says 'Nein' to Coffee Pods

The German city is believed to be the first in the world to ban the pods on environmental grounds.

From CityLab

Montreal wants complete ban on plastic water bottles

The city is gearing up for a fight against one of the most tasteless beverages money can buy. Montreal's mayor wants to fully ban plastic-bottled water — potentially making this the first metropolis to do so.

From USA Today

 

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