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Plastic Pollution

Lawsuit alleges ExxonMobil is being deceptive about plastic recycling

  • Sep 26, 2024

UC Berkeley chemists discover new way to break down plastics

  • Aug 30, 2024

Researchers find 'alarming' microplastic samples in Galveston Bay

  • Aug 20, 2024

Plastic pellet pollution is in Galveston Bay and likely accidental

  • Aug 20, 2024

People seen in viral video dumping trash in Florida ocean

  • May 1, 2024

Earth Day aims to raise awareness about health risks of plastics

  • Apr 22, 2024

Removing and reusing plastic from electronic waste

  • Apr 18, 2024

Researchers find Great Pacific garbage patch teeming with life

  • May 1, 2023

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Lawsuit alleges ExxonMobil is being deceptive about plastic recycling

  • Sep 26, 2024
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Artist creates beautiful sculptures from trash she collects to bring awareness to marine pollution

  • Mar 26, 2021
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Good Bottle Refill and Dry Goods Refillery makes living a sustainable lifestyle easier

  • Mar 12, 2021
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Community litter crew picks up PPE trash scattered across their neighborhood

  • Jul 1, 2020
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New Jersey company manufactures Eco-friendly straws to protect marine life

  • Jan 17, 2020
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'It's time to stop': Buffalo Bayou Partnership urging city to keep trash out of Buffalo Bayou

  • Jun 11, 2019
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Bon Appetit bans plastic straws, stirrers at more than 1,000 restaurants, cafes nationwide

  • Jun 3, 2018
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Bon Appetit bans plastic straws, stirrers at more than 1,000 restaurants, cafes nationwide

  • Jun 3, 2018

Latest Stories

Indiana recycling plant fire is out; plant had been cited for hazards, smoke poses health risks

After firefighters spent two days battling an inferno fueled by plastics in eastern Indiana, the fire has been fully extinguished, officials said.

  • Apr 14, 2023

Food waste filling up US landfills, creating most harmful greenhouse gas, EPA data shows

The most common material sent to landfills is food. Here's what you can do to help reduce food waste at home.

  • Apr 12, 2023

Richmond fire at Indiana recycling plant could burn for days after thousands asked to evacuate

"There is a host of different chemicals that plastics give off when they're on fire, and it's concerning."

  • Apr 12, 2023

Giant sea creatures made of recycled beach trash wash onto Galveston Island in must-see new exhibit

This innovative showcase aims to educate people of all ages about the impact that pollution causes to the ocean. Find out when you can visit.

  • Dec 15, 2022
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Jason Momoa shaves iconic locks to promote ocean protection, elimination of plastic bottles

Momoa co-founded a water company that promotes aluminum packaging and removes plastic from the ocean.

  • Sep 7, 2022