Microplastics are not just in us, they are also in wildlife
Microplastics are accumulating in our oceans and waterways and negatively impacting wildlife.
Beyond plastic
America's plastic problem has gotten way out of hand.
Most of us diligently recycle, take reusable bags with us when we shop, and look for new ways to stop using so much single use plastic “stuff”. Our individual actions are necessary, but won’t be enough. The good news is that the momentum to move beyond plastic is growing. More states, communities and businesses are getting rid of plastic bags, foam containers and other plastic “stuff” we can live without.
The Latest on Beyond plastic
The power of a killer fact
Do we need a record-setting Amazon Prime Days every year?
Updates
California Governor signs bill to ban all plastic bags at checkout
Support for the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act is growing
Lobby day secures bipartisan support for the Plastic Pellet Free Water Act
Featured Resources
Reducing plastic waste in the states
Trash in America
Refill, Return, Reimagine: Innovative Solutions to Reduce Wasteful Packaging
Truth in recycling
Did you know?
In 2015, Americans landfilled or incinerated over 50 million tons of compostable waste. That is enough to fill a line of fully-loaded 18-wheelers, stretching from New York City to Los Angeles ten times.
What We're Doing
Increasing compost can quickly and efficiently decrease methane emissions in landfills and restore soil health.
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New research finds plastic in human brains
Microplastics are everywhere, including our bodies. What do microplastics in human brains mean for our health?
Plastic pellets on trains: a disaster waiting to happen
All of the largest North American freight train companies (by revenue) have spilled plastic pellets into the environment.
For healthier, greener school lunches we should cut plastic waste
School lunchrooms are a surprising source of single-use plastic. Food distribution companies like Sysco can help schools reduce plastic waste.
Here’s how microplastics are harming our health
Recent research reveals that tiny plastic particles are damaging our digestive system, lungs, reproductive system, and more.
The hidden cost of Amazon Prime Days
Shoppers can score some great deals on Amazon Prime Day or Prime Big Deal Days, but they come at a cost: tons and tons of single-use plastic packaging waste added to our environment.
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