Plastics only began to be produced in large quantities following the second world war – but plastic pollution has since become one of the most serious threats humanity faces. By 2015, 60% of all ...
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California is suing oil and gas major Exxon Mobil. The case has highlighted the connection between fossil fuel companies and plastic waste, as well as the need for a cap on plastic production.
We’ve updated the section “What’s up with black plastic?” to include guidance concerning coffee makers. It’s probably time to ditch your black plastic utensils. Research suggests that ...
For two years, nations have worked to come up with a global agreement to tackle plastic pollution — a staggering problem with widespread implications for the planet and human health. The ...
The finding could be particularly useful in combating plastic pollution in Africa, the researchers noted. The continent is the second-most plastic-polluted continent in the world, despite ...
See more information on how to apply to join the EPPIC collaboration below. Plastic pollution is a global crisis. It transcends national boundaries, affecting our natural world and its biodiversity.
In March 2022, at the resumed fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2), a historic resolution was adopted to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, ...
It’s one of the biggest cooking weeks of the year for many families. Chances are there’s a well-used black plastic spatula, spoon or ladle near the stove. Scientists say it belongs in the trash.