Planet or Plastic? is National Geographic’s multiyear effort to raise awareness about the global plastic trash crisis. Come to this page often to learn more, and find out what you can do to reduce ...

Plastic accumulating in our oceans and on our beaches has become a global crisis. Billions of pounds of plastic can be found in swirling convergences that make up about 40 percent of the world's ocean ...

This story is part of Planet or Plastic?—our multiyear effort to raise awareness about the global plastic waste crisis. Learn what you can do to reduce your own single-use plastics. Read this story ...

Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Plastic is everywhere in most kitchens: ...

Part of what makes elective plastic surgery such a perennial discussion topic is that it is, in fact, elective. No one has to get their Ozempic butt filled and lifted. No one has to get Botox. These, ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. The public isn’t too thrilled about that. About a third of Americans polled by PBS, ...

Deep-plane facelifts may have had their share of buzzy news in 2025, but so too has a less invasive facial surgery. If you’ve noticed a sudden influx of before-and-after photos where people’s undereye ...

Trends in cosmetic procedures can differ depending on what state you’re in. Here’s a look at the data and the aesthetic trends in each region. Share ...

Booty-ful … and wide awake? Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs) have been the shortcut to a perkier behind for years. Now, more patients are choosing to stay alert during ...

Plastic is everywhere in most kitchens: cling wrap seals food instantly; disposable utensils require no washing; and dishwasher pods skip the hassle of measuring powders or liquids. All of that ...

There are so many choices to make when it comes to the kitchen, whether you're choosing a potato peeler or a set of measuring cups. Containers are a staple in many households, and while plastic may ...

Washington shoppers will pay 4 cents more per plastic grocery bag starting in January. But the bags themselves won’t get any thicker for at least another two years as lawmakers fine-tune the state’s ...