Vast Majority of States Need to Do More to Reduce Plastic Pollution, Report Says

Record-Breaking 365,000 Pounds of Trash Removed from U.S. Beaches by 40,000 Volunteers in Single Year

/PRNewswire/ -- 11 million metric tons of plastic pollution enter our ocean each year — which is the equivalent of a trash truck dumping a full load of...

Traces of plastic pollution found as deep as 11,000m below sea level

KOTA KINABALU: Plastic pollution has been detected as deep as 11km below sea level, said Marine Ecology Research Centre (MERC) representative Gillian Tan. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Vast majority of states need to do more to reduce plastic pollution, report says

More than 11 million tons of plastic wash into oceans every year, according to the United States of Plastic report.

How Water Bottle Waste Is Affecting Global Ecosystems: What Local Families Can Do

Every day, millions of plastic water bottles are consumed around the planet, creating effects that reach distant ecosystems and local communities alike. While a single bottle may seem harmless, the combined impact of this waste is significant, affecting wildlife, waterways, and the overall health of our environment. For families here in Clinton, understanding this connection can lead to simple, effective actions that contribute to a healthier en…