In previous studies, researchers determined that BPA can disrupt sexual function and behavior in painted turtles
Student Abeer Khan has been raising awareness about plastic pollution for six years.
Clothing designer Natura just launched Plastic Kills in collaboration with Plastic Pollution Coalition in Barcelona, Spain. The campaign raises awareness about the dangers of single-use plastic and educates consumers about reusable alternatives.
Health risks from plastics come from primarily from food storage, preparation, and purchasing.
The political debate around replacing conventional plastics with bioplastics hides the real issue: the pressing need to reduce all plastic use and in particular excessive, unnecessary and single-use plastics.
Mass media stories from the U.S. and Europe fail to see and show the organizing leadership of Zero Waste and environmental justice advocates in the global south.
