Four real solutions to the plastic pollution problem
It’ll take convincing corporations to use less plastic in the first place, eliminating the worst single-use plastics, and more.
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
Trader Joe’s can do more to reduce plastic waste
Microplastics are not just in us, they are also in wildlife
Updates
New rules aim to tackle plastic pellet pollution in the European Union
Waste less, celebrate more: Tips for a zero waste holiday
20,302 public comments submitted in support of banning vinyl chloride
Featured Resources
Reducing plastic waste in the states
Trash in America
10 steps Whole Foods can immediately take to reduce single-use plastic
Where is plastic produced?
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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Our Amazon wishlist: Less plastic shipping waste
We asked Amazon to reduce plastic shipping waste. Now we need them to deliver.
The birthday party ‘goodie bag’ reimagined
Kids’ birthday goodie bags are too often filled with plastic and a bunch of unneeded and quickly-discarded … well, junk
‘Buy Now’ documentary highlights waste driven by fast fashion
Fast fashion clothing companies are making more clothing than we can wear– and it's having a huge impact on the planet. So what can you do about it?
Buy Now!: How to help break the shopping waste cycle
The amount of products created, sold and thrown away is alarming, highlighted by the new Netflix documentary “Buy Now!” Here’s what you can do.
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Executive Vice President; President, PIRG