Can plastic fit in the palm of your hand? Don’t recycle it.
Most small plastics don’t get recycled, and putting them in your bins could end up doing more harm than good, experts say.
Science Daily17h
Four global policies could eliminate more than 90% of plastic waste and 30% of linked carbon emissions by 2050
A new study determines that just four policies can reduce mismanaged plastic waste -- plastic that isn't recycled or properly disposed of and ends up as pollution -- by 91% and plastic-related ...
Recycling Today12h
ReMA notes the benefits of recycled materials on America Recycles Day
The association notes that recycled materials are sustainable, resilient and essential to life. The Recycled Materials ...
Plastics News19h
Lack of recycling capacity continues to stymie sustainability goals
Although global polymer demand has been stable in recent years, a lack of recycling capacity has prevented more than 100 companies from reaching goals set by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Elizabeth ...
Not As Harmless as Scientists Thought: Plastics Are Threatening Earth’s Stability
Plastic pollution impacts all planetary boundaries, affecting the environment and health on a global scale. Researchers call ...
National Geographic news18h
Planet or Plastic?
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 ...