Plastic Pollution Overview Pollution is the most visible problem of the plastic crisis. Whether in rivers, on land, or in the ocean, enormous amounts of plastic waste are already polluting the entire planet.
Plastic in the Ocean Overview Every year, approximately ten million tons of plastic waste end up in the ocean. ▶ Learn more about what plastic pollution is doing to our ocean.
Facts about Plastic Overview Plastic is everywhere: in our air, water, soil, food, and bodies. Its persistence, derived from fossil fuels, brings both utility and harm. To address this issue, it's essential to understand the facts about plastic production and pollution.
Regulation Overview We need regulation at the local, national, and global levels to implement drastic reductions in plastic production and consumption. ▶ Solutions must tackle plastic pollution at the source and prevent more plastic from entering the market.
Facts about Recycling Plastic Overview Less than ten percent of all plastic ever produced has been recycled, indicating that recycling, whether mechanical or chemical, is not a solution to the plastic crisis. The only answer is to reduce plastic production. ▶ Facts about recycling plastic.
Microplastic Pollution Facts Overview Plastic particles smaller than 5 mm are called microplastic. Microplastic pollutes ecosystems and is found in nearly all living beings. ▶ Facts on how microplastic originates and persists.
A Lifestyle based on Plastic Overview We live a throw-away lifestyle, and plastic made it possible. As a result, our planet is drowning in plastic waste. ▶ Learn more about how the plastic industry is driving the expansion of plastic production.
Reuse of Plastic Packaging Overview While recycling is not a solution to the plastic crisis, reuse is an essential tool in the fight against plastic pollution. It is a solution to reduce plastic production, to cut down waste, and to achieve climate targets.
Plastic Industry & Corporations Overview The plastic industry and corporations are driving the expansion of plastic production and are the top plastic polluters worldwide. ▶ The plastic-producing petrochemical industry fuels the climate crisis and has disastrous impacts on communities and ecosystems worldwide.
Harmful Effects of Plastic on Human Health Overview Disposed or incinerated plastic emits toxins that endanger our health. ▶ Facts on the effects of plastic on human health.
