Plastics

We are using more plastic and recycling less of it — according to a new report from Greenpeace. Some South Florida business owners are trying to cut down on plastic waste — by selling foods and other goods package-free and in bulk.

Tiny plastic debris — some so small you can't see it — has previously been found in human blood, excrement and in the depths of the ocean.

Animals are swallowing or becoming entangled in plastic, nearly 40 different species in the U.S.

Choking plastics and deafening noise in the world’s oceans may be harming wildlife in more ways than scientists previously thought.In two new studies…

It’s called “the plastic monster.” The 15-foot sculpture made of plastic bags, bottles, and packaging visited the state Capitol in Tallahassee earlier…

Environmentalists praised the company, but also asked that it commit to more robust reforms to its plastic usage.

The World Health Organization says that the tiny particles of plastic found everywhere in the environment do not appear to pose any significant risk to human health.

Many organic farmers rely on plastic as a form of mulch, but it ends up in landfills. Biodegradable plastic could help, but some worry about its long-term effects on soil health and the environment.

Giant gyres of plastic in the ocean grab headlines, but it's the tiny bits of plastic that scare scientists. And they've made their way everywhere, a new study finds — including in our seafood.

The death of a baby dolphin over the weekend off Fort Myers Beach may have been caused by plastic that filled its stomach. The news comes at the same...

In the Philippines, marine biologist Darrell Blatchley recovered the body of a young whale that showed signs of emaciation and dehydration due to the 88 pounds of plastic it had ingested.

From toothbrushes, to water bottles, to straws, plastics are a part of everyday life. And yet the damage they cause to oceans and wildlife is well…