Plastic production is a massive source of greenhouse-gas emissions. I remember using a princess toothbrush when I was little. The handle was purple, teal, and sparkly. Like most of the other pieces of ...

In recent years, solutions to the plastic problem have centered around two dominant narratives: recycling and alternative materials. Yet despite considerable investment and public awareness campaigns, ...

Researcher Karin Kvale first became interested in plastic pollution when she was living in Kiel, Germany, where her young children spent part of their school days on Falckenstein beach. “Every day ...

Cornwall’s beaches still look beautiful from a distance. But walk the tideline after a storm, or look closely at the wrack ...

Have you noticed that a growing number of modern car parts are made up of plastic? Your grandpa is not lying when he says that they don't make 'em like they used to. The plastic content in cars ...

Excessive plastic waste is a big problem in most grocery stores, especially when it comes to individually wrapped items. One Reddit user said their friend was disgusted after encountering unnecessary ...