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...
‘Single-use’ is announced as the Word of the Year 2018
Collins Dictionary has announced its choice for 2018 Word of the Year — single-use. This term describes items,...
European parliament supports the ban of single-use plastics
The EU adopted new plans last week to ban single-use plastic items like plates, straws, cutlery, balloon sticks...
SodaStream deploys an ocean-sweeper to clean up plastic waste in the Caribbean Sea
SodaStream has announced the launch of its massive ocean-sweeper, a contraption designed to dismantle booming plastic...
Study finds 90 percent of table salt contains microplastics
According to a new study that observed sea, rock and lake salts, 90 percent of the table salt brands sold around...
Jamaica will ban plastic bags, straws and Styrofoam by 2019
Jamaica has become the latest country to introduce a ban on single-use plastics. In order to reduce pollution and...
Walkers launches free recycling program amid growing pressure from critics
An online social media campaign calling for popular U.K. chip manufacturer Walkers to adopt a more sustainable...
Lecomte reaches mile 1,000 in his swim across the Pacific Ocean
Ben Lecomte, the first person to swim across the Atlantic Ocean back in 1998, is now attempting to be the first...
Nuatan is the bioplastic that could answer the plastic pollution crisis
A potential solution to the world's plastic pollution crisis has recently been unveiled at the London Design Festival....
Environmental campaign floods UK Royal Mail with empty potato chip bags
The U.K. postal service has implored its public to stop mailing empty potato chip bags addressed without an envelope...
Plastic-eating mushrooms are the new superheroes in combating the growing waste crisis
A new study from the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in London says that fungi are capable of expediting the breakdown...
California implements plastic straw ban at dine-in restaurants
A monumental week of reforms forged by California lawmakers saw no sign of slowing down as groundbreaking legislation...
UK’s Co-op to ditch single-use plastic bags for biodegradable bags
A popular supermarket chain in the U.K. is taking a step toward bettering the environment by putting a stop to...
Global movement will call out consumer brands most responsible for plastic pollution
The Story of Stuff Project is launching a global call to action in combating plastic pollution. The ambitious initiative...