Paper straws aren’t a viable alternative to plastic. But a single fail won’t change the trajectory.

And why wildlife may be the biggest beneficiary.

Understanding how plastic pollution moves in rivers is key to effective cleanup strategies.

Some littering is conscious, some is created unintentionally. Tackling the reason it was created could make clean-up tactics more effective.

The plastic industry uses powerful tactics to convince us it’s not that bad, but in reality many of their green solutions aren’t working.

Tossing something into your recycling bin that can’t be processed does more harm than good.

Masks are back in wider use in the UK and elsewhere. Our research highlights the need to dispose of them correctly.

Making environmentally friendly choices is complex: here’s a guide to help you at home or out shopping.

We need to focus on causes like overconsumption, not the material itself.

As face marks and coverings become compulsory worldwide, littering and their potential impact on the environment increases.