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Plastic Bank collection member in the Philippines collecting plastic waste by the beach.

Looking for a last minure holiday gift?

December 1, 2022

Your last-minute gift to kick off the 2022 holiday season with impact!

The season of giving is right around the corner – and so is the avalanche of consumer waste. It turns out the most…

Plastic waste in the ocean with fish swimming around it

September 2, 2022

Why do marine animals eat plastic even when it makes them sick?

Ocean plastic is one of the greatest threats to our marine ecosystem, harming more than 800 species that call it…

Two elephants

September 1, 2022

When was plastic invented, the different types, and solutions that make a difference

Photo by sutirta budiman on Unsplash Plastic has been a priceless invention for human advancement. However, it also harms marine life and devastates…

Plastic Bank female community member collecting plastic waste in front of the ocean in Brazil

September 1, 2022

Solutions for Plastic Pollution: Ways to a Cleaner Ocean

Ocean-bound plastic has undoubtedly become a buzzword in the environmental space. You might have heard of it, but…