Plastic—when a miracle technology becomes a burden

Plastic is everywhere in modern society. While it has paved the way for enormous progress, the pollution it leaves behind is ...

Why plastic bans aren't working and what needs to change

Four years after Germany phased out light plastic bags, how has the EU addressed plastic waste— and why do single-use items still pile up in takeaway restaurants, shops and the environment? Plastic ...
Republican Herald

4 ways to deal with the plastic problem in 2026

Reducing plastic use this year should be on everyone’s radar, although it won’t be easy. According to the United Nations, “humanity produces over 430 million tonnes of plastic every year – two-thirds ...
Democracy Now

Kitchen Nightmare: How Plastic in Everyday Objects Leaches into Food, Hurting Human Health, Environment

This is viewer supported news. Please do your part today. Judith, can you take us through your kitchen and tell us what you did, since you’re so concerned about plastic? JUDITH ENCK: Sure. The kitchen ...
The London Economic

Cornwall is being drowned in plastic, and faster than anybody predicted

Cornwall’s beaches still look beautiful from a distance. But walk the tideline after a storm, or look closely at the wrack ...