Your Field Training Starts Now!
Ready to get the inside scoop on the biggest environmental matchup of our time? Our expert team has put together the ultimate scouting report on plastic pollution. From rookie basics to pro-level stats, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about this global challenger.
Your Starting Lineup of Must-Know Facts
The Rookie Guide: Plastics 101
New to the game? Start here! Get the breakdown on all the key players like “compostable,” “bio-based” and “biodegradable.” Consider this your essential training camp.
The big league stats: Ocean pollution by the numbers
The stats don’t lie! Dive into the hard-hitting numbers on how plastic is impacting our ocean, wildlife and, yes, even what’s on your plate.
The Invisible Threat: Microplastics Exposed
They might be tiny (we’re talking 100nm to 5mm), but these plastic particles are making big waves. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop on their environmental impact.
Ghost Gear: AN UNDERWATER HORROR STORY
Meet the deadliest player in the ocean pollution league. Lost or abandoned fishing gear is taking out marine life at an alarming rate. Here’s what you need to know.
The Climate Connection
Here’s a plot twist: 99% of plastics come from fossil fuels, and they’re gunning for 20% of global oil demand by 2050. Get the full story on this game-changing connection.
Food Packaging: The Frequent Offender
Our referee caught the main culprit red-handed: food and beverage packaging leads the pollution lineup. Plus, discover how plastics are sneaking into your food chain.
The Recycling Reality Check
Don’t get played by fancy terms like pyrolysis and gasification. Get the real deal on what counts as recycling and what’s just greenwashing.
The Banned List: U.S. Plastic Pact’s Most Wanted
In 2021, these plastics made the cut for future elimination: PVC, polystyrene foam and more. See why these materials got benched and what it means for the future.
Microfibers: The BIG BAD
Meet the most common microplastic in the game, showing up everywhere from the environment to animal digestive systems to the human body.
Join the ANTI-PLASTIC POLLUTION Team!
Ready to suit up and make a difference? Head to our action center to join the fight for a cleaner ocean.
