2021年4月6日 · Plastic overconsumption and mismanagement of plastic waste is a growing menace, causing landfills to overflow, choking rivers, and threatening marine ecosystems. This has a negative impact on sectors that are critical to …

2021年11月25日 · We likely consume greater amounts of plastic substances every day given the enormous increase in plastic use across the globe and in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it is still too early to tell the full extent of its effects on human health.

2023年4月25日 · Unlike other materials, plastic does not biodegrade. This pollution chokes marine wildlife, damages soil and poisons groundwater, and can cause serious health impacts. Is pollution the only problem with plastic? No, it also contributes to the climate crisis.

2025年1月17日 · The staggering amount of plastic in the ocean is a prime example of this: Around 6.6 million tons of plastic waste ends up in waterways every year, wreaking havoc on coastal communities and producing trash islands like the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

2024年12月4日 · Overconsumption generates mountains of waste, much of it non-biodegradable. Landfills are overflowing with discarded electronics, plastics, and packaging. The oceans are choking on microplastics,...

2024年5月1日 · Here are five reasons why the world needs to beat plastic pollution — and how everyone can step up to protect our planet for generations to come.

The world is producing twice as much plastic waste as two decades ago, with the bulk of it ending up in landfill, incinerated or leaking into the environment, and only 9% successfully recycled, according to a new OECD report.

2024年4月23日 · Plastic pollution has become ubiquitous in natural and built environments, raising concerns about potential harm to humans and nature alike. Once in the environment, research shows that plastic pollution is persistent and may take between 100 to 1,000 years or more to decompose, depending on environmental conditions.

2023年12月21日 · An international treaty to end plastic pollution by 2040 could have a similar impact to the 2ºC Paris Agreement goal on tackling the climate crisis. A new study outlines multiple pathways to address the rising piles of waste and why collaboration is key to creating effective plastic action roadmaps.

Plastic pollution affects all land, freshwater, and marine ecosystems. It is a major driver of biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation and contributes to climate change.