In these new stories, read how scientists from Aarhus University in Denmark developed a system in which special bacteria would create a kind of cellulose replacing plastic in things like toothpaste and lotions, in waterproof coatings, and even in fabrics.
See how a free wheelchair map app created in Berlin identifies stores, restaurants and streets that offer access to people with mobility problems.
Our last story takes us to India where social venture rePurpose uses offsets to remove plastic from landfills and reuse it, helping the environment and creating jobs to fight poverty in India.