
Working to stop plastic waste: From store shelves to state capitols
Plastic waste is getting out of control. How organizing consumers, challenging corporations and winning new policies can reduce plastic pollution across the nation.
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.
Plastic waste is getting out of control. How organizing consumers, challenging corporations and winning new policies can reduce plastic pollution across the nation.
Increasing compost can quickly and efficiently decrease methane emissions in landfills and restore soil health.
From Wisconsin to Copacabana 52,458 plastic pellets were collected from beaches, streams, and lake shores.
Every year, millions of pounds of plastic are wasted. This Earth Day, learn what we all can do to help.
Hundreds of volunteers in 47 states and over 20 countries have signed up to search for plastic pellets at their local waterway as part of the International Plastic Pellet Count on Saturday, May 3rd. And it's not too late to sign up.
New research is finding that microplastics can hamper plant growth, which could have devastating impacts on our food supply.
This Earth Day, you can tell Costco and other companies to reduce wasteful plastic packaging.
Executive Vice President; President, PIRG