They were washed in with the tide, most likely from China or the US, thousands of miles away -- part of an enormous plastic garbage patch, spinning in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, which you ...

Whether it's a cardboard box, paper or plastic bag, envelope ... there's a strong likelihood you'll see one name more than any other: Uline. Uline is a leading distributor of packing materials ...

Planet or Plastic? is National Geographic’s multiyear effort to raise awareness about the global plastic trash crisis. Come to this page often to learn more, and find out what you can do to ...

Despite global concerns over the accumulation of plastic waste, the drive to produce new plastics shows no signs of slowing down. According to OECD data, the world’s annual plastic production ...

The 35 companies identified were fined a combination of over $400,000 because the law required them to use between 10% and 15 ...

Inside your refrigerator and pantry, plastic is everywhere. There’s plastic wrap, storage bags and bins, clamshell takeout containers, beverage bottles, and condiment tubs, of course.

Plastic surgery is often associated with cosmetic procedures like nose jobs or liposuctions. And while these are an important aspect of what plastic surgeons do, they're not the only focus. These ...

On Tuesday, Australia takes another step towards reshaping its throw-away society. A range of single-use plastic, including straws, cutlery and micro beads in shampoo, will be banned in its most ...

Scientists discovered that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down plastic to turn it into a food source, a ...

This story is part of Planet or Plastic?—our multiyear effort to raise awareness about the global plastic waste crisis. Learn what you can do to reduce your own single-use plastics. Read this ...

When I was a kid, September always began by heading to the garage to retrieve a box labeled “fall decor” from the towering stack of plastic Uline bins that lined the walls of my mother’s house.