Ocean Plastics News Today

The Ocean Conservancy works to protect oceans for future generations by tackling big problems like climate change, offshore drilling. and plastic pollution.

Since coining the term microplastics 20 years ago on May 7 2004, Richard Thompson reflects on the progress being made to halt plastic pollution.

The ACCC has accepted a court-enforceable undertaking from yoghurt manufacturer MOO Premium Foods Pty Ltd (MOO) following an investigation into MOO’s...

If nothing else, this most recent study has shown that there's still a lot to learn about the effects of plastic pollution on our oceans.

The report spotlights five prime offenders in the plastic pollution crisis: plastic foam food ware, bags, utensils, straws, and cigarette butt filters.

Humans rely on the ocean for food, jobs and other resources, but these systems are being stressed to the brink.

There is no shortage of local start-ups and SMEs in waste management and recycling; they need support to develop expertise and scale.

A message left in this plastic bottle revealed the packaging had stayed intact after a decade at sea, but it could have lasted 450 years.

/PRNewswire/ -- The trusted timekeepers at Armitron® ,(http://www.armitron.com), are taking a deep dive into plastic waste recycling with the announcement of...

More consumer products are claiming to be made from recycled ocean or ocean-bound plastics, but green groups say the claims are difficult to prove and may be misleading consumers.