Oct 31, 2025 · Plastic waste results from the production, use, and disposal of mono-material or multi-material plastic products. Mono-material products are made entirely from a single type of resin …

In 2018 more than 343 million tons of plastic waste were generated, 90% of which was composed of post-consumer plastic waste (industrial, agricultural, commercial and municipal plastic waste).

Aug 7, 2025 · Plastic pollutes the environment, wildlife, and people. Plastic is not safe. Plastic leaches toxic chemicals and sheds plastic particles at all stages of its existence. Plastic especially harms …

Apr 25, 2023 · Affordable, durable and flexible, plastic pervades modern life, appearing in everything from packaging to clothes to beauty products. But it is thrown away on a massive scale: every year, …

Jan 9, 2026 · Studies have found that plastic products and their waste can be toxic to humans. They enter and potentially harm the body through food, water, and skin contact. Some chemicals used in …

May 12, 2025 · Determining the true health impact of plastics, if any, has proven a daunting task. That's because they're everywhere and because, while the amount of exposure is likely to be important, it's …

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Enough plastic is thrown away every year to circle the earth four times! The main issue is that plastic doesn't break down, meaning it sticks around for a very long time. This video gives a quick overview …

Oct 10, 2024 · In this article, we'll explain in depth what plastic is, why plastic is bad for the environment and the ocean, and solutions to mitigate the use and overall impact of plastic.

Plastic pollution impacts everyone, but low-income communities face more health impacts near plastic production sites, have greater exposure to toxins and waste, and bear the brunt of the impacts of …