Ocean plastic has hit a critical point in 2025, threatening turtles, whales, and seabirds. See which solutions still offer hope.

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

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

The Shocking Truth About Global Plastic Recycling Rates The statistics around plastic recycling are absolutely devastating.

Microplastics are already an environmental and health threat, but as the world heats up, they are becoming a much bigger and more hazardous problem, according to a new analysis ...

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

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

Climate change is making plastic pollution more mobile, toxic, and widespread, accelerating risks for wildlife, ecosystems, and people.

Scientists have long known that plastic waste is bad for marine animals. A new study quantifies how little ingested plastic it takes to be a lethal dose.

A new Pew model tracking 52 plastics and seven microplastic sources shows the crisis accelerating, with health and climate ...

However, there is a path to a healthier and cleaner future — a path that transforms the plastic system. With the solutions available today, plastic pollution can be cut by 83% by 2040 and almost ...