What happens to fish (and humans) when fish eat plastic?
Many fish eat microplastics. Here’s why and what we can do about it.
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.
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Microplastics are not just in us, they are also in wildlife
Updates
The true cost of consumerism is an absurd amount of waste
California Governor signs bill to ban all plastic bags at checkout
Support for the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act is growing
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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The power of a killer fact
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a CALPIRG-supported bill that closes a loophole in the state’s landmark 2014 plastic bag ban.
Do we need a record-setting Amazon Prime Days every year?
Every time Prime Day or Big Deals Day comes around, Amazon sells hundreds of millions of items. The prices may be low, but the pollution and waste are high.
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.
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Faye
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Director of Media Relations, The Public Interest Network