Michael Montondon is the founder and CEO of Bags Into Beds, an organization that upcycles plastic waste into comfy mattresses and pillows.
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Michael Montondon is innovating recycling by repurposing thrown out plastic into mattress and pillow stuffing
Andrea Berger is pioneering shoreline cleanups in her seaside New Jersey community
Each month, Andrea and the rest of the Salt Water Warriors meet up to spend an hour collecting trash in their coastal community. To date, they have prevented thousands of plastic bottles and containers from making their way into the ocean, showing just how much of an impact an hour of hard work can make.
Looking to shop sustainably? For Days sells stylish, 100%-recyclable clothes
Tons of celebs are fans of the brand.
How to use food scraps you usually throw away
Here are some food “scraps” that are usually thrown away, that can actually be useful to hold on to!
Meet the 24-year-old behind Kuwait’s plant-swapping recycling project
Even at a young age, Fatemah Alzelzela was confident she could make a difference.
20-year-old spearheads global movement to clean up trash
Sharona Shnayder is a Nigerian and Israeli climate activist and founder of Tuesdays for Trash.
Gen Z fashion designer Anna Molinari makes chic looks out of recycled trash
Anna Molinari upcycles forgettable, unwanted trash into memorable outfits.
29-year-old woman invents machine that turns plastic waste into bricks
Nzambi Matee is the 29-year-old inventor bringing sustainable building to Kenya.
This Vietnamese coffee shop is decorated almost entirely with upcycled materials
A Vietnamese coffee shop is using upcycled materials to help the environment and curate a unique aesthetic.
Repair, return and recycle your gadgets with Amazon’s Second Chance Program
Amazon Second Chance is a full guide that shows you how to live more sustainably from shopping used items to package disposal and recycling.