Where does plastic pollution go when it enters the ocean?
Each bit of plastic takes a unique journey once it reaches the ocean. We're trying to spot the patterns.
yesterday • ~7 min
Health crisis: up to a billion tonnes of waste potentially burned in the open every year
Two billion people worldwide lack a dedicated system of waste collection and management.
Jan. 7, 2021 • ~6 min
The war against plastic is distracting us from pollution that cannot be seen
We need to focus on causes like overconsumption, not the material itself.
Oct. 26, 2020 • ~8 min
Cheap plastic is flooding developing countries – we’re making new biodegradable materials to help
By combining plastic waste with durian wood sawdust, we may have found a way to slow the rise of plastic pollution in Indonesia.
Sept. 22, 2020 • ~7 min
The ocean is swimming in plastic and it's getting worse – we need connected global policies now
What groups like the G20 can do to help fix the problem.
Sept. 17, 2020 • ~5 min
What happens to the plastic you recycle? Researchers lift the lid
We investigated plastic recycling in the UK and uncovered startling inconsistencies.
Sept. 2, 2020 • ~8 min
Newly hatched Florida sea turtles are consuming dangerous quantities of floating plastic
A new study reports that baby Florida sea turtles are consuming large quantities of plastic waste during a critical early life stage at sea.
Aug. 31, 2020 • ~8 min
Healthcare is still hooked on single-use plastic PPE, but there are more sustainable options
The UK alone may use 10 million disposable items each day, though more sustainable alternatives are available.
Aug. 6, 2020 • ~6 min
Abandoned fibreglass boats are releasing toxins and microplastics across the world
Too many small yachts and speedboats are simply being abandoned to shed toxins and microplastics into the sea.
Aug. 4, 2020 • ~6 min
Plastic found lining UK seabird nests on a worrying scale
We found plastic waste in pellets seabirds regurgitated and lining the nests where they raise chicks.
July 28, 2020 • ~5 min
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