Researchers developed a plant based plastic that stays strong during use but dissolves safely in seawater, leaving no ...

Scientists say global warming can accelerate the spread of microplastics, which threaten the health of people, plants and animals.

Scientists are urging governments to act immediately on plastic pollution, warning that waiting for a binding Global Plastics ...

So how much more plastic are you willing to consume? I’m sure most of you are aware of the environmental consequences of ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Within 15 years, a garbage truck’s worth of plastic could be entering our environment every second. Not every ...

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

Microplastics were found in Antarctica’s only native insect, highlighting how plastic pollution has spread into remote land ...

The outlook is grim, but a new report lays out a path to nearly eradicate plastic packaging pollution within the next 15 years.

Throwing your plastic bottles in the recycling bin may make you feel good about yourself, or ease your guilt about your ...

New research tallies the hidden health, environmental and economic impacts of litter — and why upstream fixes matter.

Beginning in 2026, California retailers will fully phase out plastic bags in favor of paper and reusable options, marking ...

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