Scientists from the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) and Utrecht University have uncovered a staggering 27 ...

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

For years, scientists have struggled to solve the "plastic paradox"—the mystery of millions of tons of missing plastic.

A new report from the Ocean Conservancy is giving the United States a failing grade when it comes to fighting plastic ...

A new report from the Ocean Conservancy is giving the United States a failing grade when it comes to fighting plastic ...

Plastic waste is ubiquitous – from empty water bottles to grocery bags, the detritus litters beaches, parks and roadways.

As negotiators prepare for talks on a global treaty on plastic pollution, our panel of experts will explain the latest ...

Putting GPS-tracked plastic bottles into this Raleigh creek will help researchers study and possibly reduce litter.

The World Bank Group has taken an active role in the INC process by organizing side events, sharing analytical tools, and ...

California received the highest score and Mississippi the worst in a new nationwide ranking of state laws designed to reduce ...

Researchers find that nationwide policies to ban plastic bags may be paying off, with fewer showing up during coastal ...

As plastic waste piles up in the world’s landfills, sewer systems and oceans, the United Nations has set a goal to reduce plastic pollution by 80 percent by the year 2040. Inger Andersen, head ...