plastics
Plastic Recycling Is a Disaster and a ‘Myth,’ Report Says
Greenpeace warns in a new report that we've wasted decades and billions of dollars pretending single-use plastic recycling is feasible or desirable.
Biden’s Bold Plan on Plastics Bans Them From National Parks... in 10 Years
If the order ever takes effect at all.
The Pandemic Is Bringing Back Single-Use Plastics in a Huge Way
States are rolling back their plastic bag bans and restaurants are turning to single-use utensils to reopen in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coke and Pepsi Are Getting Sued for Lying About Recycling
“At this rate, plastic is set to outweigh fish in the ocean by 2050,” the complaint reads.
You Only Think You're Recycling These Plastics
Here's the depressing results of a survey of all 367 residential recycling facilities in the U.S.
You're Likely Inhaling 11 Tiny Bits of Plastic Per Hour
A new study suggests that our lungs are under siege in our own homes.
Good Job, Humans: Bees Are Making Nests Entirely Out of Plastic
Researchers found solitary bees in Argentina that made nests out of plastic bag-type materials.
Tens of Thousands Sign Petition Begging McDonald's UK to Use Plastic Straws Again
One not-at-all hyperbolic Twitter user wrote, “McDonald’s paper straws have literally ruined my life.”
Plastic Bottles, Not Bags, Cause the Worst Pollution to Europe's Waterways
According to new research from Plastic Oceans UK and the Earthwatch Institute, plastic bottles account for 14 percent of all plastic waste.
Plastic Bottles, Not Bags, Cause the Worst Pollution to Europe's Waterways
According to new research from Plastic Oceans UK and the Earthwatch Institute, plastic bottles account for 14 percent of all plastic waste.
You’re Literally Sprinkling Plastic On Your Food
A study published this week in ‘Environmental Science & Technology’ sampled salt brands from across the globe and found 92 percent contained microplastics.