By combining plastic waste with durian wood sawdust, we may have found a way to slow the rise of plastic pollution in Indonesia.

What groups like the G20 can do to help fix the problem.

Scientists calculate how many tiny fibres our polyester and nylon garments lose in the wash.

We investigated plastic recycling in the UK and uncovered startling inconsistencies.

Charity Surfers Against Sewage says it has seen a wave of discarded masks and plastics on beaches.

A new study reports that baby Florida sea turtles are consuming large quantities of plastic waste during a critical early life stage at sea.

The farming of seaweed is accelerating as firms exploit its fast growth and green credentials.

There are 12-21 million tonnes of tiny plastic fragments floating in the ocean, scientists say.

The UK alone may use 10 million disposable items each day, though more sustainable alternatives are available.

Too many small yachts and speedboats are simply being abandoned to shed toxins and microplastics into the sea.