The Plastic Pollution Assessment Methodologies Suitability Toolkit (PLAST) supports users to identify the most suitable methodologies for assessing plastic pollution, based on the level of resources ...

STORY: Delegates discussing the world's first legally binding treaty to tackle plastic pollution failed to reach consensus, diplomats said on Friday, voicing disappointment and even rage that the ...

A shocking video circulating on social media has sparked fresh concerns over plastic use. The Instagram clip shows a man discovering an old plastic wrapper that looked almost new despite being nearly ...

In Geneva, negotiators from 175 nations are trying to hammer out the first-ever legally binding treaty on plastic pollution. The urgency of the talks was underscored this week by a new study published ...

Humanity’s use of plastic has grown exponentially since the 1950s. Today, nine million people worldwide are employed in plastic production and processing, and while they are lightweight and affordable ...

An Instagram video has gone viral after a man showcased an old plastic wrapper he discovered. What grabbed attention was the fact that the wrapper, nearly 30 years old, still looked almost brand new.

Researchers found plastic rocks on Trindade Island, a volcanic island in the South Atlantic Ocean, more than 600 miles east of Espírito Santo in Brazil. The latest sign that plastic pollution is a ...

The western coast of Java in Indonesia is popular with surfers for its world-famous breaks. There’s a majestic underwater world to explore, too. But it’s impossible to surf or snorkel without running ...

A new study in the medical journal The Lancet estimates that global plastic pollution is responsible for health-related economic losses exceeding $1.5 trillion annually. Researchers found the ...

The latest sign that plastic pollution is a gigantic global problem: rocks fused with melted plastic have been found on a remote Brazilian island, best known as a nesting site for green turtles.