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

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

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

Each year, an estimated 24 billion pounds of plastic flow into the world’s oceans. What often looks like floating debris to ...

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 ...

National Cotton Council initiative promotes natural fiber over synthetic materials to reduce microplastic health risks.

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.

The rapid accumulation of plastic waste is currently posing significant risks for both human health and the environment on ...

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.