Plastic production is a massive source of greenhouse-gas emissions. I remember using a princess toothbrush when I was little. The handle was purple, teal, and sparkly. Like most of the other pieces of ...

Researcher Karin Kvale first became interested in plastic pollution when she was living in Kiel, Germany, where her young children spent part of their school days on Falckenstein beach. “Every day ...

For decades, plastic cutlery has been a staple at summer picnics and fast-food restaurants. While they may be the epitome of convenience and ease of use, plastic forks and spoons are also a perfect ...

A shark scientist explains why plastic pollution does harm sharks through entanglement and microplastic ingestion.

It was the images of plastic waste clogging rivers, covering shorelines and killing marine wildlife that helped to galvanize world leaders three years ago to start work on a global treaty to reduce ...

Fay Couceiro receives funding from Research Councils, Industry and philanthropic organisations for work relating to microplastics and their removal from the environment. John Schofield does not work ...

Excessive plastic waste is a big problem in most grocery stores, especially when it comes to individually wrapped items. One Reddit user said their friend was disgusted after encountering unnecessary ...

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