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Are you a journalist interested in covering plastics? Join this Mongabay Webinar to learn how to report on this pressing topic from science, civil society, and journalism specialists.  Experts say ...
Anyone who has had their heart broken by images of dolphins or sea turtles struggling or even dying because they got tangled ...
Wet wipes and balloons are among the 10 most common single-use plastic items found littering European beaches. View on ...
Single-use straws, cutlery, bags, and other plastic items have contributed to environmental degradation in Lagos and other ...
Siesta Beach's title as America's best beach is a testament to its unique natural beauty and the allure of its quartz crystal ...
A new study from the University of Queensland now reveals a surprising source of plastic pollution: household dishwashers.
For many people, "plastic pollution" calls to mind pictures of turtles and other marine life drowning in single-use plastic ...
The Oregon Senate passed Senate Bill 551, which would eliminate all bags made of plastic film at checkout in restaurants, ...
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) is a collection of marine debris in the North Pacific, captured by four currents ...
A recent study reveals that drifting fish aggregating devices (dFADs), widely used in tuna fishing, have spread to more than ...
Airborne microplastics and nanoplastics are increasingly detected in urban environments, with evidence linking inhalation ...