Halloween generates frightening amounts of plastic waste each year
Two eco-minded British charities, Hubbub and the Fairyland Trust, have revealed that Halloween generates mounds...
Scotland bans plastic-stemmed cotton swabs in bid to combat plastic pollution
Following backlash concerning plastic waste buildup in beaches and oceans, Scotland is now the first country in...
The Ocean Cleanup has first success collecting plastic from Great Pacific Garbage Patch
The Ocean Cleanup, a Dutch nonprofit dedicated to eliminating plastic pollution in the oceans, recently announced...
One plastic teabag can release billions of microplastics into your cup
The next time you are craving tea, choose the paper teabag or loose-leaf tea in a reusable infuser — just steer...
Scientists warn we are now entering the plastic age
A recent study reports plastic pollution has deposited itself into our fossil record. Water bottles, lunch bags...
Artist submerges 24 portraits underwater to raise attention about our plastic waste
It's common knowledge that our oceans are suffocating because of our addiction to plastics. But there are some...
Are bioplastics better for the environment or a waste of time?
There has been massive pushback against the use of plastics over the past few years, including single-use plastic...
Babylegs — the inexpensive, educational way to monitor ocean plastic pollution
Plastic pollution is a frequent topic around the planet, especially when referencing marine life and water pollution....
San Francisco airport bans all plastic water bottles
The San Francisco airport (SFO) has become the first airport to announce a full ban of plastic water bottles throughout...
Giant totems in Poland warn against climate change catastrophe
In the heart of Poznań, Poland, artist Alicja Biała and architect Iwo Borkowicz have installed Totemy, a series...
Trash collecting device returned to Pacific garbage patch
A giant floating, trash collecting boom is en-route to return to the Pacific ocean after necessary repairs. Initially...
Have your plastic and eat it, too — average American ingests 50,000 microplastic particles a year
The first-ever study to calculate how much plastic Americans are eating every year has some unsavory findings....
Poland Spring pledges 100% recycled bottles by 2022
This week, Nestlé Waters North America promised that its Poland Spring brand would start using 100 percent recycled...
New report reveals 70 million metric tons of plastic burned worldwide each year
A new report reveals the scale of the world’s plastic problem and the alarming amount of plastic that is burned....
Even the most remote islands are victims of plastic pollution
Plastic hasn’t taken much more than a century to conquer the entire world. Since plastic’s invention in 1907,...
Ocean explorer finds plastic waste during world’s deepest dive
This May, American Victor Vescovo broke the standing record of the world’s deepest solo dive, venturing 7 miles...
Can’t make the climate strikes? Here are a few tips on how students can live sustainably
More than ever, students are leading the charge in promoting sustainable living. Protesting is an effective method...
The Phox V2 water filter fights plastic pollution
While water filters solve problems by cutting plastic waste and removing nasties from our drinks, they add to environmental...
Researchers rush to link toxic chemical to health concerns
A new trend in research reflects a growing concern about the health impacts of a commonly used toxic chemical substance...
Jason Momoa shaves beard to shine a spotlight on plastic pollution
When you have 11 million Instagram followers, your simplest move can elicit thousands of comments. When you’re...
Maryland could become the first state to ban plastic foam containers
Last week, the Maryland General Assembly voted 100 to 37 to approve a ban on plastic foam containers. If the bill...
EU moves forward with its plastic ban
The European Union is moving forward with its plastic ban initiative. The EU just signed off on a plan that will...
Truman’s wants to reduce single-use plastics in the household cleaner industry
The household cleaning aisle at the store features dozens of spray cleaners for different surfaces, and the ingredient...
Plastic waste has met its match with the viral #Trashtag challenge
It is rare when a social media trend actually results in a physical change to the environment, especially when...
Plastic pollution is causing reproductive problems for ocean wildlife
Plastic pollution is becoming a major problem for ocean wildlife. Organisms that ingest plastics are subject to...
Volvo creates the living seawall in Sydney to help with plastic pollution
With ocean habitats being degraded by plastic pollution and replaced with seawalls, more than half of the shoreline...
Companies pledge $1.5 billion to reduce plastic waste
The Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW), a group of 28 companies that produce plastics and consumer goods, announced...
Study finds microplastics in sea turtles around the world
The microplastics problem in the oceans has made its way to sea turtles in a big way. A new study from researchers...
Corona announces pilot program for 100% plastic-free 6-pack rings in 2019
Corona has announced that it will be launching a pilot program in 2019 for 100 percent plastic-free six-pack rings,...
Cheap drainage nets keep water pollution at bay in Australia
Water pollution is a growing crisis around the world, but one city in Australia is doing its part to tackle the...