Myths about plastic pollution are leading to public confusion: here’s why

Compelling sound bites help to focus public and policy attention on the pressing topic of plastic pollution, but their scientific basis is far from robust

Sharks enter Toronto harbour

PortsToronto, in partnership with RanMarine Technology, has launched a pilot program that saw two WasteShark aquadrones make their Canadian debut in the Toronto Harbour

Living labs project to address plastics pollution in Indonesia

Indonesia connects science, citizens, business and governments to combat waste

New film highlights waste disposal challenges on Mount Everest

New film shows how Everest visitors can help reduce the pollution in the mountains of Nepal.

Ocean Cleanup adds new plastic collector in Indonesia

The Ocean Cleanup, the international non-profit project that aims to rid the world’s oceans of plastic, will be installing a new collection device in Indonesia

Coast guards collaborate on marine pollution prevention

Canada and US renewed their deal to provide a coordinated system for planning, preparedness and response to spills occurring in the waters between the two countries

Terracycle removes a million pounds of waste from Bangkok canals

The TerraCycle Global Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by TerraCycle, has removed over a million pounds of waste from rivers and waterways since 2020

‘Trash interceptor’ launched in LA

The Trash Interceptor 007 is a fully automated, solar-powered trash collection device developed by The Ocean Cleanup, a Netherlands-based nonprofit

Nigeria’s plastic pollution is harming the environment: Steps to combat it are overdue

Compared to other developing countries such as Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania, Nigeria's commitments to combating plastic pollution are far below average

Canada leads in creating binding global plastics pact

more than 170 countries will deliberate over the launch of a process to develop a new global agreement on plastic pollution