Plastic is a wonder material that has molded itself to fit a wide variety of applications. But it comes with a host of ...

Countries need shared plastic data so global rules can track production, chemicals, recycling, waste, and pollution more ...

Nations kicked off a meeting on Tuesday to try to complete a landmark treaty aimed at ending the plastic pollution crisis that affects every ecosystem and person on the planet. It’s the sixth time ...

On the eve of World Environment Day, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) launched the Global Plastics Hub, a tool that integrates data from multiple sources to support evidence-based ...

The United States has doubled down on its opposition to plastic production limits in global treaty talks, according to a ...

Vietnamese innovations showcased scalable solutions to tackle plastic pollution at InnoEx 2026, demonstrating how innovation ...

Across West Africa, a small plastic pouch can carry a contradiction. For millions of people, it signifies affordable drinking water when reliable taps are unavailable.

What began with two neighbours cleaning Versova Beach grew into a citizen-led movement tackling plastic pollution and marine ...

In this video, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) explains why plastic has become so ubiquitous, used in everything from children’s toys and medical equipment to beauty products and ...

United Nations Environment Programme Executive Director Inger Andersen said the issues are complex, but the crisis is “really spiraling” and there's a narrow pathway to a treaty. She said many ...