A new study reveals an alarming number of mechanisms throughout the life-cycle of plastic that could enhance or spread ...

Consumer concern about microfiber pollution is not without warrant. Leading researchers and Cotton Incorporated released a study in Nature Communications that revealed synthetic clothing contributes 7 ...

"There's a very good reduction in plastic bags in the UAE and we can judge it very well," Dr. Wernery said. "We do not find a ...

Every minute, the world produces about 1 million plastic bottles, and a staggering 91% of plastic waste is never recycled.

In the U.S., 380 billion plastic bags and wraps are used every year. Bans on single-use plastic bags-- one of the most pervasive sources of pollution -- are taking effect in cities and states ...

Researchers have demonstrated a new eco-friendly plastic that decomposes in deep ocean conditions. In a deep-sea experiment, ...

Representatives from 175 countries will gather in Geneva, Switzerland, in August for the final round of negotiations on a legally binding UN treaty to end plastic pollution. Non-governmental ...

Uganda joined the rest of the world to commemorate World Environment Day under the theme “United Against Plastic Pollution.” ...

How dishwashing plastic containers fuels heart issues and pollution Published: Jun. 19, 2025, 11:42 a.m. Woman with long hair in white blouse puts crockery to wash in the dishwasher at home.

Plastic-eating bacteria could combat pollution problems, scientists hope. ... and there are just as many potential solutions to reducing the environmental harm of plastic pollution,” Hoellein said.

Scientists have demonstrated a creative solution to plastic pollution, one of our most pressing environmental problems.Plastic was embedded with spores of plastic-eating bacteria that are ...

"I became aware of environmental issues the moment I saw with my own eyes just how much plastic waste was in the ocean," 42-year-old Arimoto said. "I thought it was horrifying." ...