Plastic Pollution: Water Bottles, Toxins, Bag Bans, and Recycling

BPA Alternative in Paper Products Raises Concerns
Scientists have recently found that companies avoiding the use of bisphenol-A in their paper products are now replacing the infamous chemical with a different one, bisphenol-S. Concern exists regarding this new chemical because of its similarity to bisphenol-A, and scientists have called for...
Los Angeles Bans Plastic Bags
In an unprecedented move for a large city, Los Angeles became the largest city in America to ban plastic bags at the checkout. The ban passed city council's vote 13-1, and was supported by a number of environmental groups, as well as the actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Council members have...
Maldives Home To Island Waste Dump
A frightening video from the BBC shows that one of the once-pristine Maldives coral islands has been turned into a giant, disgusting waste dump where up to 300 tons of waste is shipped in every day. Leaking discarded oil drums, piles of plastic, and mass incineration of trash are just some of the...

Plastic Pollution Reduction Map

The Plastic Pollution Reduction Map showcases proposed and passed bans on plastic bags, plastic bottles, BPA, and Styrofoam around the globe. Use the map to find and connect with concerned citizens in your area, or to model your own legislative initiative on victories and in-progress cases.