The White House announced today that the Department of the Interior will reduce and eventually phase out the sale of single-use plastic products in U.S. national parks, wildlife refuges, and other public lands.
On World Turtle Day, Pangea Organics Founder and CEO Joshua Scott Onysko writes about why last year, his organic body- and skincare company has gone plastic free. While many health and beauty businesses are still wrapping their products in plastics, Pangea has transitioned to recyclable aluminum and glass, and compostable wood pulp. This is better for sea turtles—and all of us.
This month we are gearing up for Plastic Free July—one of our favorite times of year. Read on for the latest news and ways to get involved at the global and local level in the Plastic Free July movement from our Coalition members around the world.
June 8 - Global beverage company markets itself as sustainable and environmentally friendly while being the largest plastic polluter in the world.
June 8 - It’s World Oceans Day, and we are spotlighting our Coalition member Pirani Life, a company on a mission to end single-use and help everyone party sustainability.
April 27 - Increasing levels of chemical and plastic pollution are major contributors to declines in the world’s fish populations and other aquatic organisms, according to a new report released today.