With 430 million tons of plastic waste generated annually and less than 10% of it recycled, the plastic crisis is out of control. Thankfully, HIRO Technologies is creating a new path forward ...

Could baby poop and fungi work together to tackle landfill waste? That's the idea behind a new product launched by an Austin, ...

Eco-friendly disposable nappies have the same look, feel and absorbency as ‘regular’ disposable nappies, but are made from more planet-friendly materials, including recycled plastics and FSC ...

That’s the idea behind a new product launched by an Austin, Texas-based startup that sells disposable diapers paired with fungi intended to break down the plastic. Each of Hiro Technologies’ ...

You can then place it in a plastic bag kept only for nappies, tie it up and put it in the outside rubbish bin. Disposable nappies can't be recycled, but some councils do offer a disposable nappy ...

This lightweight and plastic-free nappy bag is perfect for storing used reusable nappies, without taking up much space. How I tested the best nappy bins. Sarah Dawson.

The company said that each MycoDigestible Diaper comes with a packet of fungi, which is supposed to be added to the dirty ...

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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate, mechanical engineer and “Shark Tank” alum developed a sustainable diaper that uses some plastic, but is 100% lined with cotton and ...

Item 1 of 4 Hiro Technologies Co-Founder Miki Agrawal poses with a diaper and a pouch full of plastic-eating fungi at her company’s laboratory, in Austin, Texas, U.S, May 15, 2025.

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