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Plastics

Plastic pollution has become one of the most urgent environmental and public health challenges of our time. From oceans and waterways to the food we eat and the air we breathe, plastics are now found almost everywhere on Earth. As plastics break down into microscopic particles, they can enter ecosystems, wildlife, and even the human body, raising growing concerns about long-term health effects and environmental damage. Reducing plastic waste, developing safer materials, and creating more sustainable systems are essential steps toward protecting both our planet and future generations.

Reducing the plastic crisis starts with using fewer single-use plastics, improving recycling systems, and supporting reusable or biodegradable alternatives whenever possible. Businesses, governments, and individuals can all help by reducing unnecessary packaging, investing in sustainable materials, and keeping plastics out of our oceans and landfills.

BPA & Bisphenols

Fashion Scorecard 2025

Have you ever noticed how a lot more of our clothes are made of polyester these days? Or wondered if

Clean Water

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You’re invited to join Defend Our Health and Island Press for our webinar Defend Our Health: Authors & Friends on Wednesday, July

ExxonMobil Plastic Production

Last week, California sued ExxonMobil for its decades-long lie about plastic recycling promises. Plastic waste is a major pollution issue, and it