July 7, 2021
Scientists call for global plastics treaty to end virgin plastic production by 2040
A new article in Science calls for a legally binding global agreement that addresses the entire lifecycle of plastics, from extraction to legacy plastic pollution. The article, written by a
June 25, 2021
Lego develops first bricks made from recycled plastic bottles
Lego has unveiled its first bricks made from recycled plastic bottles and revealed that it hopes to include the pieces in sets within two years. The Danish company, which takes
June 4, 2021
35% of Amazon shareholders support proposal calling for cuts in single-use plastic
35% of Amazon.com shareholders support a proposal asking the company to reduce the amount of plastics used in its operations. The proposal, filed by As You Sow and Green Century Funds, says
May 28, 2021
Plastic Pollution Raises Beach Temperatures, Threatening Marine Life, Study Finds
Plastic solution threatens marine life in many ways, from entangling fish and seabirds to wreaking havoc on their digestive tracts when they mistake it for food. Now, a new study has
May 25, 2021
We have options on Recycling all Plastic
Every year, more than 380 million tonnes of plastic is produced worldwide. That’s about the same as 2,700,000 blue whales – more than 100 times the weight of the entire
May 20, 2021
COVID pollution: impact of COVID-19 pandemic on global plastic waste footprint
Plastic products have played significant roles in protecting people during the COVID-19 pandemic. The widespread use of personal protective gear created a massive disruption in the supply chain and waste