We’ve amassed one of the largest and most diverse global microplastic pollution datasets to date. These data are being used by businesses, governments, and individuals to limit plastic waste.

On March 1, 2020, a new bag waste reduction law took effect in New York State - where over 23 billion plastic bags are typically used each year. Plastic bag usage affects both our communities and environment. Plastic bags can be seen stuck in trees, as litter in our neighborhoods, and floating in our waterways.

PlasticBagLaws.org is a website founded by Jennie Romer, Esq in 2010. Jennie created PlasticBagLaws.org to share resources on laws that limit the use of plastic bags. By making this information accessible, PBL aims to empower cities and states that are considering laws for their own communities.

Plastic pollution is a global problem that requires collective action to solve. However, only 9% of plastic is currently being recycled, with the rest ending up in landfills or the environment. Plastic’s chemical composition makes it unable to fully decompose, causing pollution to build up and creating problems for our planet and human health.

Deciding to recycle items is just the first step, you also want to make sure the items are recycled correctly. Below you will find common recyclables and the best options to recycle them.

Join our panel of experts to learn the dangers, challenges, and solutions of our plastics crisis.

Plastic Oceans International is a US-based 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization whose goal is to end plastic pollution and to foster sustainable communities worldwide.

Download Earth Challenge and use the plastic pollution widget to monitor and help mitigate the damage of global plastic pollution. By taking a picture of littered plastic anywhere you see it and uploading it to the app, you can help identify what areas are most affected by pollution and what types of plastic pollution are found most often. Once citizen scientists gain experience, they will also be asked to help us find and label the plastics reported by other citizen science volunteers.

Join a global movement to keep beaches, waterways and the ocean trash free. Head out to your favorite beach and use the app to easily record each item of trash you collect. Then share your effort with family and friends.

Plastic in the world's oceans often gets there through out rivers. This plastic survey apps give you the opportunity to contribute to getting rid of plastic in the world's oceans

An app to track plastic litter

What can and can't be recycled can vary based on your county. Learn how to recycle in Erie County.

Learn the 6Rs- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Remove, Refuse, Rally

Learn ways to talk to your children about how to reduce plastic pollution and get involved as a family

Before we solve a problem, we need to measure it. Talk a minute to use this plastic pollution calculator to see how much plastic you use and what you can cut down on.

Here are 17 easy ways to get started on cutting down on the amount of plastic in your life

The Ocean Cleanup, a non-profit organization, is developing and scaling technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic. Our aim is to put ourselves out of business once the oceans are clean.

While our professional, full-time captains and crews recover harmful marine debris that’s already polluting the ocean, we also work to stop plastic pollution at its source by educating people about this global crisis and empowering them to end their dependence on single-use plastic.