America’s Plastic Waste Problem: Why Recycling Isn’t Enough
America generates tens of millions of tons of plastic each year, but only a single‑digit percent is actually recycled, leaving a persistent waste
February 20, 2026
Plastic Pollution
Accumulation of plastic debris in terrestrial and marine environments.
Brexit Could Let the UK Keep Shipping Plastic Waste to Poorer Countries
Brexit could enable the United Kingdom to increase exports of plastic waste to low‑income countries by loosening EU‑derived regulations, raising environmental justice concerns
February 18, 2026
75% of People Worldwide Support a Ban on Single-Use Plastics
Around three‑quarters of the global population now backs a ban on single‑use plastics, reflecting growing awareness of the material’s long‑lasting environmental harms and
January 12, 2026
