Plastic pollution

Plastic spends century on ocean surface, study finds

Inventor up for award for tackling microplastics

The firm making benches from Wembley pitch plastic

The lost Lego still washing up after 28 years

Beach clean-ups reveal 'ridiculous' pile of toys

Plastic makes up 82% of litter on Guernsey beaches

Environmental charity announces closure

'Paying people to return litter is a great idea'

'Worrying' amounts of microplastic in chalk stream

Australian state to ban iconic fish-shaped soy sauce bottles

What in the World. Why the world is divided on plastic pollution. Audio, 11 minutesWhat in the World

Global plastic talks collapse as countries remain deeply divided

Mass clean up of 'Wet Wipe Island' gets under way

Dental floss sticks increasingly found in public litter. Video, 00:00:47Dental floss sticks increasingly found in public litter

Countries gather to thrash out deal on 'plastic crisis'

Marine debris from US found on Isles of Scilly

Seal campaigners welcome voluntary flying ring ban

The floating robot collecting rubbish in our waterways. Video, 00:00:57The floating robot collecting rubbish in our waterways

The art made out of plastic bottles and old toys

Fundraiser for litter-eating water drone a success

Why there will be no Glastonbury Festival in 2026

Plastic bag bans and fees curb US shoreline litter, study suggests

'Glimmer of hope' for marine life at UN Ocean conference