Africa Is Leading the Way in the Fight Against Plastic

In recent years, more than 60 countries have enacted policies to limit plastic use and more people embark on zero plastic challenges. Emerging epicenters of this movement are in capital cities across Africa.

The largest hotel chain is removing plastic straws from its hotels

Marriott Hotels will be eliminating plastic straws from its 6,500 hotels within the next year.

Floating public park in Rotterdam made from recycled plastic waste

More than 1,000 square feet of plastic ultimately destined to pollute the ocean is getting a second lease on life in Rotterdam.

Indian Fishermen Collect Ocean Plastic to Build Roads

A group of 5,000 fishermen who rely on the “Mother Sea” to survive have taken it upon themselves to clean up the oceans – and use the piles of waste to repair their roads and create jobs.

6th grader invents device that hunts for ocean microplastics

A creation is an underwater device that uses light to detect harmful pollution in the ocean and it does so without harming living organisms.

A 10,000-km swim across the Pacific to spotlight pollution

In early June, Ben Lecomte will enter the waters to begin a 10,000-km swim across the Pacific Ocean that seeks to shine a light on ocean pollution and plastic contamination.

How We Can Keep Plastics Out of Our Ocean

National Geographic is launching of Plastic or Planet initiative. It will be a long-term, multi-year commitment.

The first cleaning system for the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

New images show that The Ocean Cleanup is building an innovative plastic-scooping system in Alameda, CA, and they’re planning to launch it as early as this summer.

Great Pacific Garbage Patch: Sixteen times more plastic than previously estimated

1.8 trillion pieces of plastic weighing 80,000 metric tons are currently afloat in an area known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch - and it is rapidly getting worse.

Amount of plastic in ocean could triple in 10 years

Plastic in the ocean could triple in a span of 10 years, according to a new report for the government of the United Kingdom.

Company Sold 1 Million Shoes Made Out of Ocean Plastic Last Year

Adidas has been making shoes out of ocean plastic pollution – and according to a recent news report, they sold 1 million pairs last year.

Bali: Diver films 'horrifying plastic cloud'

The Indonesian island of Bali is popular with tourists and known for its beautiful beaches. British diver filmed himself swimming through rubbish in the sea.

Nearly 75 % Of Northwest Atlantic Fish Are Eating Plastics

Now, researchers have found 73 percent of Northwest Atlantic deep-sea fish are eating microplastic – the highest reported frequency of plastic-eating fish in the world.

Scotland plans to ban plastic straws by end of 2019

Scotland is set to become the first UK nation to ban plastic straws, as part of plans to cut down on single-use plastics.

Why Amazon Go is a no-go as we will drown in a sea of plastic

Even the fruits and vegetables are wrapped in plastic so that the sensors can read them, inculcating a culture of convenience and waste.