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BREAKING: COVID-19 Virus Lives At Least 2x as Long on Plastic Compared to Cardboard

BREAKING: COVID-19 Virus Lives At Least 2x as Long on Plastic Compared to Cardboard

Mar. 18 - Coronavirus survives almost twice as long on a plastic surface compared to a cardboard surface, and almost 7 times longer than on a copper surface.

Report: Impacts of Food Contact Chemicals on Human Health

Report: Impacts of Food Contact Chemicals on Human Health

Mar. 3 - Scientists from around the world agree - the chemicals in plastic packaging are contaminating our food and putting our health, particularly the health of our children, at risk. 

Youth Ambassador Madhvi Chittoor Makes April Plastic and Styrofoam Pollution Awareness Month in Colorado

Youth Ambassador Madhvi Chittoor Makes April Plastic and Styrofoam Pollution Awareness Month in Colorado

Feb. 27 - Madhvi Chittoor, an 8-year-old Plastic Pollution Coalition Youth Ambassador from Colorado, U.S. has been advocating and working to stop plastic pollution since the age of 6.  

The Groundbreaking Mycelium Growth Behind Ecovative Design

The Groundbreaking Mycelium Growth Behind Ecovative Design

Jan. 13 - How Ecovative uses the root structure of mushrooms to create incredible, 100% compostable alternatives to plastics, leather, styrofoam packaging, meat, and more.

'Dark Waters' of Environmental Pollutants and Plastic Pollution

'Dark Waters' of Environmental Pollutants and Plastic Pollution

Dec. 20 - The newly-released film ‘Dark Waters’ tells the true story of attorney Robert Bilott, known as “The Lawyer Who Became DuPont's Worst Nightmare.”

Urge U.S. Congress to Stop Pro-Plastic Legislation

Urge U.S. Congress to Stop Pro-Plastic Legislation

Nov. 20 - Plastic Pollution Coalition member Beyond Plastics is organization action to urge U.S. Congress to reject the pro-plastic Save Our Seas Act 2.0 (Senate Bill 1982).

Plastic Scoop: Artist Film Explores the Plastic Pollution Crisis

Plastic Scoop: Artist Film Explores the Plastic Pollution Crisis

Nov. 15 - It’s almost thirty years ago since I walked out of the sea after surfing and noticed a brightly coloured plastic detergent bottle at rest on the seashore.

'Plastic Atlas' demonstrates scale of plastic pollution crisis and solutions for a zero waste future

'Plastic Atlas' demonstrates scale of plastic pollution crisis and solutions for a zero waste future

Nov. 6 - The new ‘Plastic Atlas’ 49 detailed infographics over 19 chapters cover many aspects of plastic production, consumption and disposal.

Watch 'Straws' Film for Free

Watch 'Straws' Film for Free

Oct. 30 - ‘Straws’ film is now available for home viewing! Gather your family & friends and share “one of the 5 documentaries to make you rethink single-use plastic.”

Health Care Without Harm Asia Focuses on Procurement, Plastic Pollution, Air Pollution

Health Care Without Harm Asia Focuses on Procurement, Plastic Pollution, Air Pollution

Oct. 29 - The international gathering of members of Healthcare Without Harm Asia convened at the Khoo Teck Puat Hospital in Singapore October 8-10. 

ReThink Plastic Translation Project Begins

ReThink Plastic Translation Project Begins

Oct. 29 - In an ongoing effort to expand the messaging on how to reduce personal exposure to the toxic chemicals in plastic, Plastic Pollution Coalition is partnering with Wind of the Spirits to translate the intervention study into Spanish and to develop a “train-the-trainers” model.

Top 5 Tips for a Plastic-Free Halloween

Top 5 Tips for a Plastic-Free Halloween

Oct. 28 - Halloween is a fun holiday for children and adults alike, but the single-use plastic left behind from parties and Trick-or-Treating can be downright scary.

New Report by 5 Gyres Shows 7 Trillion Tiny Pieces of Plastic Wash into the San Francisco Bay Every Year

New Report by 5 Gyres Shows 7 Trillion Tiny Pieces of Plastic Wash into the San Francisco Bay Every Year

Oct. 10 - The 5 Gyres Institute and the San Francisco Estuary Institute embarked on a three-year collaborative project to complete the first comprehensive study of microplastic pollution of a major urban estuary.

For World Cleanup Day, Join a Brand Audit!

For World Cleanup Day, Join a Brand Audit!

Sept. 13 - International Coastal Cleanup Day is Sept. 21 and Plastic Pollution Coalition encourages individuals and groups to sign up to join or host a brand audit near you.

Tides of history, from pirates to plastic: A look at the art of Steve McPherson

Tides of history, from pirates to plastic: A look at the art of Steve McPherson

July 30 - Since his childhood a little north and west of London, on the south English coast, artist Steve McPherson has been a dedicated collector.