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Scientists discover alarming new effect of plastic pollution in the ocean: ‘[Things are] rapidly...
The Cool Down via Yahoo News· 11 months agoFor years, plastic has been building up in the ocean in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Now,...
The consequences of a plastic-filled world
The Week via Yahoo News· 2 years agoEarth. Illustrated | Getty Images The U.S. is currently the largest generator of plastic waste in the world — and while plastic recycling is falling,...
Here’s How Fashion Brands Can Go Plastic Free Beyond July
Sourcing Journal via Yahoo News· 11 months agoNow that we’re fully involved in the hazy days of summer, it means pool time, barbecues and, more...
Life Is Finding a Way on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Gizmodo via Yahoo News· 1 year agoUnexpected marine animals are thriving on the massive amounts of plastic waste that has accumulated...
India imposes nationwide ban on many single-use plastics but huge challenges remain
The Independent via Yahoo News· 2 years agoIndia has implemented a ban on single-use or disposable plastic products from yesterday, despite...
River trash traps chew at huge ocean plastics problem
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe devices are fledgling attempts to dent an estimated 8.8 million tons (8 metric tons) of plastic...
The Creepy-Crawly Solution to Our Plastic Pollution Crisis: Superworms
The Daily Beast via Yahoo News· 2 years agoHung Vu for The University of QueenslandPlastic is choking our environment. About 400 million tons...
This California city asked where its recycling went. The answer wasn't pretty.
NBC News via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFour years ago, city officials in Palo Alto, California, posed what they thought was a...
What is Plastic Free July—and how to take part
USA TODAY via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoParticipate in Plastic Free July, a sustainability challenge to encourage a plastic-free lifestyle for the month of July in efforts to help our planet.
Like California, India starts phasing out single-use plastic
LA Times via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWorkers at a helmet store put up a sign in the shop window in Hyderabad, India. (Mahesh Kumar A. /...