Why recycled ocean plastic is often a lie
The Oceans are swamped with plastic and famous brands are here to the rescue: Adidas, Coca-Cola, Ocean Cleanup and many more. But how does this work and is this really the way…
Scientists say atmosphere carrying microplastics to the Arctic
Microscopic particles of plastic are entering the atmosphere and being dumped by snow, new research found. The study raises questions about the amount of microplastics humans and wildlife are inhaling.…
Plastic bans proliferate in 2019 as planet drowns in trash
When the EU finally committed to banning an array of single-use plastics in March, it became part of a growing plastic-free movement that is seeing similar bans imposed from Vanuatu to Canada…
Saving our oceans: The battle against plastic pollution
Saving our oceans: The battle against plastic pollution.…
Plastic cups from 2018 FIFA World Cup used to make soccer pitch in Russia
A soccer pitch has been unveiled in Sochi, made entirely from recycled beer cups from the 2018 FIFA World Cup as part of a drive to be 'socially responsible' with plastic.…
Doing Your Bit: Nigeria’s houses made from plastic bottles
Not far from the capital Abuja you can find the largest house made from plastic bottles in Africa. Over 200,000 bottles went into creating the construction, making use of the discarded plastic…
Two shops shunning plastic packaging
From an Amsterdam supermarket which has become the first in the world to open a plastic-free section to a Berlin store which has cut out plastic completely: we visit two pioneering stores…
Teaching children in Nigeria to tackle plastic
In the Nigerian metropolis of Lagos plastic pollution is a huge problem. The Green Fingers Conservation Initiative is helping kids learn about their environment through a creative approach.…
More than just bags in Rwanda
In 2008, Rwanda banned single-use plastic bags. Despite this plastic in many other forms is still being used and distributed everyday. Yet the bag ban has sparked many other new recycling ideas.…
Trash into cash: Plastic waste in Haiti
Richardson Gustave works for an unusual project called "The Plastic Bank," which wants to protect the environment and help people escape poverty.…
Kenya’s plastic bag ban
Kenya's plastic bag ban is already yielding results, eight months after it came into effect. Initially considered draconian because of the stiff penalties, the country is now the better for it.…