Every year, more than 8 million tons of plastic enter the ocean - bags, cups, straws, and many other items from the daily ...

These plastic particles, measuring less than 5 millimeters, enter our oceans through human waste and penetrate the food chain ...

The crystal-clear waters of the Global South’s marine ecosystems are slowly being choked by plastic pollution. Each year, ...

With negotiations underway for a global plastics treaty, business leaders and scientists explain how we can stop the plastic ...

These negotiations represent a once-in-a-generation opportunity to end the plastics crisis, and we cannot afford to fail.

Microplastics are everywhere. They have been found on the peak of Mount Everest and in creatures inhabiting the deepest ...

Modern society has a big problem when it comes to plastic -- and it's contributing heavily to pollution and climate change.

Experts express concern about the impact on the environment of initiatives by organisations that allow waste collection ...

Scientists innovate with advanced catalysts and membranes to transform plastic waste into useful products and improve drinking water supply.

Only 21 percent of residential recyclables are currently being recycled, according to a January report from The Recycling Partnership. The report found that every material type is under-recycled and ...

With Christmas just days away, finding sustainable and thoughtful gifts can feel overwhelming—especially when time is running ...

Since the 1950s, plastic production has grown exponentially, reaching 58 million tonnes in Europe in 2022 alone. This has led to massive amounts of waste. Over time, wind, waves, sunlight and ...