#plastic-pollution

#plastic-pollution

"Just because something is recyclable doesn't mean it's getting recycled. Currently, it is simply cheaper to just make a new plastic product than to collect it and recycle it."

According to research from Ocean Conservancy, most U.S. states receive failing grades on plastic policy, with the country’s recycling rate remaining below 9%.

Bethanie Carney Almroth described a hostile environment during the UN negotiations on plastic pollution, with personal harassment and intimidation by representatives of chemical companies.

With a clear trend to longer, hotter heatwaves, it is important we shine a light on the true cost to human life, our economy, infrastructure, agriculture and healthcare system.

The draft legislation aims to compel wet wipe manufacturers to clean up their products from clogged sewers, addressing environmental damage and helping Spain align with EU regulations.

By contrast, glass is non-porous, so it doesn't leach toxins into food, regardless of temperatures. It's also resistant to chemical changes, so glass containers don't absorb food flavors, moisture, or bacteria.

"This isn't microplastics. We're talking items up to and including the size of bottle caps and tetra pack lids, cutlery, clothes pegs..."

I became obsessed with seals and protecting them from the dangers of plastic flying rings after witnessing a seal with a toy embedded in her neck.

Crafted from an intricate mosaic of plastic collected from Hawaiian beaches, the giant blue whale emphasizes the alarming presence of 150 million tonnes of plastic in oceans.

The advent of eco-friendly diapers that utilize plastic-eating fungi signifies a crucial step towards reducing diaper waste, moving beyond conventional solutions to address plastic pollution.

A single load of laundry can release millions of plastic fiber fragments, which can end up in waterways and harm marine life.