Scientists say global warming can accelerate the spread of microplastics, which threaten the health of people, plants and animals.

Scientists are urging governments to act immediately on plastic pollution, warning that waiting for a binding Global Plastics ...

A study published in Environment International found plastic particles in the blood of almost 80% of healthy adults tested.

Within 15 years, a garbage truck’s worth of plastic could be entering our environment every second. Not every minute. Every ...

Inger Andersen, UNEP Executive Director, urges UNEA-7 to act boldly for a sustainable future, stressing that environmental ...

Microplastics were found in Antarctica’s only native insect, highlighting how plastic pollution has spread into remote land ...

The rapid accumulation of plastic waste is currently posing significant risks for both human health and the environment on ...

Beginning in 2026, California retailers will fully phase out plastic bags in favor of paper and reusable options, marking ...

The outlook is grim, but a new report lays out a path to nearly eradicate plastic packaging pollution within the next 15 years.

Japanese team develops cellulose plastic that breaks down in salt water without leaving harmful microplastic fragments behind ...

The researchers say the new carboxymethyl cellulose supramolecular plastic, dubbed CMCSP, is as strong as conventional ...

Within 15 years, a garbage truck's worth of plastic could be entering our environment every second. Not every minute. Every second.