US Plastic Pollution 2026: America's Waste Crisis & Solutions

The United States generates more plastic waste per capita than any nation on Earth.

America Must Lead on Global Plastics Treaty

The UN Global Plastics Treaty currently under negotiation.

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400+ US Cities Have Banned Single-Use Plastics — The Wave Is Growing

the strongest US plastic law yet.

Chemical Recycling: $3 Billion in New Technology Attacks Plastic Waste

Traditional mechanical recycling handles only 9% of US plastic waste.

Microplastics Found in Human Blood: The Health Crisis No One Expected

A 2022 study found microplastics in 77% of blood samples tested.

Extended Producer Responsibility: Making Companies Pay to Clean Up Plastic

Companies redesigning for recyclability find it cheaper than paying EPR fees.