Tunisia and Kenya recently joined the ranks of African countries banning the use of plastic bags - but poor waste management and a mentality of littering make the prospect of a plastic waste-free society unrealistic....
Here are seven people who have mastered the art of plastic-free living and are sharing their experiences, impressions and tips to make the task a little easier for the rest of us....
The Marine Conservation Society wants to make June plastic free. With potentially more plastic in the sea than fish by 2050, single use plastic is the elephant in the room, or the whale in the tank, that no one wants to address....
Only a small proportion of plastics consumed in Australia is collected for recycling, but it’s what happens after that that could make a difference....
Britain's Prince Charles is lending his clout to a $2 million competition to stop the 8 million tonnes of plastics entering our oceans each year....
Synthetic fibers are polluting the world’s oceans – but a new report shows how apparel companies have been far too slow to respond. Can they change their ways?...
“I want to inspire people to find a solution and protect the world’s oceans, so future generations can enjoy them like I do.”...
A UK-based disposables manufacturer has developed a novel range of edible straws, which consumers can eat – rather than discard – after use....
We must reduce our dependence on plastics, especially single-use items, and seek out alternative materials....
Henderson Island, part of the Pitcairn group, is covered by 18 tonnes of plastic – the highest density of anthropogenic debris recorded anywhere in the world....