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.
Microplastics have been found throughout the human body. We compiled some resources so you can better understand how microplastics and plastic additives are entering our bodies and some tips to limit your exposure.
Increasing compost can quickly and efficiently decrease methane emissions in landfills and restore soil health.
Cleanup event reveals plastic pellet pollution on Euclid Beach, Cleveland, Ohio
All of the largest North American freight train companies (by revenue) have spilled plastic pellets into the environment.
Recent research reveals that tiny plastic particles are damaging our digestive system, lungs, reproductive system, and more.
With summer winding down, consider taking your kids on one last summer adventure— to find plastic pellets, aka nurdles
Executive Vice President; President, PIRG
