Learn how plastic pollution is creating new pathways for antibiotic resistance to become an even bigger public health threat.

Plastic pollution is a growing environmental crisis that threatens wildlife, marine ecosystems, and human health. With ...

Plastics are a crucial part of modern life, however tens of millions of tons of plastic waste is disposed of each year, much of which ultimately ends up in the ocean. Microplastics have been found in ...

It takes 200 years for polyester clothing to break down meaning that every piece of polyester clothing ever made still exists today. Even for the most conscious consumers, it can be a challenge to ...

Plastic and floating debris are part of a problem that is rapidly growing. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) is just one example of how water pollution and trash dumping are spiraling out of our ...

With conventional waste management systems falling short, many scientists are turning to nature for innovative solutions to the issue of plastic waste. One promising avenue is microbial degradation: ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Within 15 years, a garbage truck’s worth of plastic could be entering our environment every second. Not every ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. At this point, there’s no denying that plastic pollution is ...

With just a week before negotiations begin on a global treaty on plastic waste, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released its National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution, which the ...