‘I spent three years changing my own habits’
When the topic is plastic pollution, it usually revolves around the ocean or wildlife. But a report from…
Scientists turn plastic waste into super material for batteries
Thanks to science, the materials currently causing pollution can be converted to create a more sustainable and cleaner…
Researchers issue warning about overlooked factor increasing heart disease risk — here’s what you need to know
For decades, experts have warned that plastic pollution has been quietly infiltrating our air, water, and food. Now,…
Commentary: Plastic pollution isn’t just trash – it’s alive with microbes that threaten our health
WHAT CAN BE DONE LOCALLY With global talks stalling, what can ordinary people and communities do? Here are…
What’s the Most Eco Friendly Drinking Straw?
Light as a feather and seemingly ubiquitous, plastic drinking straws tip the scales as environmental villains — clogging…
Outraged wildlife enthusiast sparks concern after sharing troubling images online: ‘Heartbreaking’
The tragic death of a decades-old softshell tortoise from apparent plastic pollution has sparked outrage online, led by…
‘They’re just all over the place’
Citizen scientists from around the world have helped bring awareness to an often-overlooked aspect of plastic pollution: pre-production…
Experts issue warning after making alarming discovery inside whale’s stomach: ‘Rare and tragic event’
Plastic pollution has claimed another victim. This time it’s a rare pygmy sperm whale off the coast of…
Ranking the Countries Driving the Ocean Plastic Crisis
In the past decade, plastic pollution has become one of the most visible environmental issues worldwide. Every year,…