Countries such as Uganda and Samoa have been plagued with plastic pollution caused by Coca-Cola’s failure to commit to reduce plastic waste. Panorama: Coca-Cola’s 100 Billion Bottle Problem, available ...

From the summit of Mount Everest to the deep depths of the Mariana Trench, and even our brains, microplastics — tiny substances linked to cancer, infertility and a host of other health issues — are ...

MANKATO — The harmful effects of plastic on people and the environment has seen a recent surge in interest, experts say, which makes it an ideal time to showcase the award-winning film “Plastic People ...

In this article we present the list of 15 Countries that Produce the Most Plastic Waste. Click to skip ahead and see the 5 Countries that Produce the Most Plastic Waste. India, China, and Philippines ...

If “Blue Planet” II made us worry about how bad plastic is for our oceans and the animals that live in them, then ‘Drowning in Plastic’ is a vital call to action. Parts of the documentary are so ...

The world’s biggest consumer goods companies are trying out alternatives to plastic as pollution worries mount, but finding packaging that is truly sustainable without being cumbersome is proving to ...

Although the need for effective waste management has been recognized for decades, human and environmental health challenges associated with plastic waste are not only growing but also accelerating.

An accidental discovery of a caterpillar that eats plastic could one day lead to the elimination of plastic waste, researchers hope. The fast-eating caterpillar known as Galleria mellonella, a wax ...

The U.S. produces more plastic waste than any other country in the world. Last year, more than 35,000 tons of it was shipped to Malaysia, which received more discarded plastic from rich nations than ...

Anastasia Elias is an associate dean of research and professor of chemical and materials engineering at the University of Alberta. Plastics get a bad rap. We have all seen pictures of plastic bags ...

Reduce, Reuse and Rethink is a CBC News series about recycling. We're exploring why our communities are at a turning point and how we can recycle better. You can be part of the conversation by joining ...