Our research and dialogues focus not only on the policies that can reduce plastic pollution, but also on-the-ground action across the globe leading to address ocean plastics. We are further ...

Plastic pollution is one of the most significant environmental problems our world is facing today. Plastic’s non-biodegradable nature and overuse have grown to be major issues. Everyone is at risk ...

As a result, textiles have become an overlooked source of plastic pollution. Researchers discovered that waste from the global apparel industry is leaking millions of tons of plastic into the ...

Five large patches of trash swirling in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans serve as a crushing reminder that the ocean bears the brunt of the plastic pollution crisis, with more than 11 ...

The OECD has examined a range of policy scenarios for eliminating plastic pollution by 2040. In very broad terms, their conclusion is that partial measures such as a focus on better waste management ...

Two of the priority transboundary environmental issues in Southeast Asia are: (1) transboundary haze and (2) plastic pollution. Transboundary haze is a widespread air pollution and smog that affects ...

For the coming year at least, the robust political fight in the United States over what to do about plastic pollution will likely shift to states and cities, where it’s really been happening all ...

The capital city of Tehran — home to over 10 million people — saw the closure of schools on Saturday and Sunday, but authorities said Tuesday that because of increasing pollution, all ...

Coca-Cola, the top contributor to global plastic pollution among major brands, is retreating from previous goals it set to reduce plastic waste and greenhouse gas emissions. The Atlanta-based ...

An expert offers five tips for how to handle the situation. 1️⃣ Plastic risks: It’s in our packaging, furnishings, clothing, food supply and even inside our bodies. While it’s impossible ...

Plastic pollution isn't the only threat to marine habitats and the creatures that rely on them for shelter and food. Major challenges are caused by chemical pollution, overfishing, and climate change ...

The story so far:The 5th Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) on plastic pollution was a conclave of delegations from about 170 countries mandated to establish a legally binding treaty ...