May 15, 2025 · Plastic pollution poses a threat to the marine environment. It puts marine species at higher risk of ingesting plastic, suffocating, or becoming entangled in plastic pollution. …

Sep 8, 2025 · Plastic pollution can persist for centuries in the ocean, soil and air. There, it can break down into micro- and nanoplastics and leach chemicals with serious health risks — such …

Apr 25, 2023 · Unlike other materials, plastic does not biodegrade. This pollution chokes marine wildlife, damages soil and poisons groundwater, and can cause serious health impacts. Is …

Jun 7, 2019 · Plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental issues, thanks to the overwhelming rise in production of disposable plastic products. Plastic pollution is most …

Oct 1, 2025 · Studies have found that plastic products and their waste can be toxic to humans. They enter and potentially harm the body through food, water, and skin contact. Some …

Jun 30, 2025 · Plastic pollution poses a significant threat to our planet because of its extreme persistence in the environment, disrupting ecosystems, harming wildlife, and potentially …

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Dec 2, 2022 · Plastic pollution is a global problem that affects our natural world and its biodiversity. It impacts our environment, health, food security, and economies. An estimated …

Nov 19, 2024 · Plastic pollution is no longer just a waste issue—it is disrupting Earth’s entire systems, exacerbating climate change, biodiversity loss, ocean acidification, and the depletion …

Aug 8, 2025 · Our special series “Plastics and the Environment” provides resources on the status of the global plastic pollution, its impact on people and the environment, and international …