Within 15 years, a garbage truck’s worth of plastic could be entering our environment every second. Not every minute. Every ...

Inger Andersen, UNEP Executive Director, urges UNEA-7 to act boldly for a sustainable future, stressing that environmental ...

"Recycling doesn’t sustainably prevent plastic waste from ending up in the environment," argues Judith Enck.

Climate change is making plastic pollution more mobile, toxic, and widespread, accelerating risks for wildlife, ecosystems, and people.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. At this point, there’s no denying that plastic pollution is ...

With conventional waste management systems falling short, many scientists are turning to nature for innovative solutions to the issue of plastic waste. One promising avenue is microbial degradation: ...

Our oceans have been experiencing a plastic crisis for decades. We have now reached a pivotal moment in ocean pollution, where the numbers are no longer abstract and time is running out to make an ...

A family collect plastic waste on the shore inn Ocean Conservancy's clean up in the Norwegian Northern town of Skjervøy. Plastic bag bans in the U.S. have proven effective in reducing plastic litter ...

Plastics are a crucial part of modern life, however tens of millions of tons of plastic waste is disposed of each year, much of which ultimately ends up in the ocean. Microplastics have been found in ...

Community-led research from UCSB’s Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory spans three years, four continents and eight countries to reveal the scale of river plastic waste and offer solutions to stop it at ...

Plastic pollution is one of the greatest threats facing our oceans today. Each year, over 8 million tons of plastic—ranging from bags and bottles to straws—finds its way into the marine environment.

Where Is the Value in the Chain? Pathways out of Plastic Pollution provides key recommendations on how to create a comprehensive approach to tackling plastic pollution. The report offers new guidance ...