The problem with plastic

Why plastic is so useful yet we throw so much of it away. How much of it is entering the environment and the different types and uses.

Plastic waste

Behaviour and attitudes towards use and recycling

Microplastics in our bodies

Microplastics are entering our bodies through food, drinks and the air we breathe

Beach litter

Can be prevented because ... most can be traced back to the general public

Plastic carrier bags

The effect of charging

Plastic planet

People seem more prepared to take action about plastic in our environment

A flow of plastic

A study has found that UK rivers are heavily contaminated with microplastics.

STOP the plastic tide!

Choking. Starving. Poisoning. That’s what plastic litter is doing to marine life. You can change this.

How can we stem the flow and turn back the tide?

What is already being done about plastic waste and how we can do more.

Plastic packaging

How much we use and recycle

Art to save the sea

'Washed Ashore' is an organisation which turns plastic pollution from the ocean into art to bring attention to this global issue.

Breeding flies and edible plastic: the kitchen of the future

You might have heard of edible insects, but have you considered eating plastic? From 3D printed nutrients to smartphone-controlled mini gardens, this is the future of the humble kitchen.

The truth is hard to swallow

Our waste is killing creatures thousands of miles away - how can this happen?