Oceaneye, a Geneva-based non-profit, has released research revealing that the famously pristine Swiss Lake contains alarming levels of plastic pollution.

Samples taken during patients’ cardiac surgery confirm that plastic is truly everywhere.

When China closed their borders to waste, exporters had to send it elsewhere. After years of being sent non-recyclable trash, officials in Indonesia are taking a stand against the tidal wave of plastic.

The fast food giant, and others, funded studies that discredited reuse and favoured single-use. A new report reveals such studies lack transparency and showed significant bias.

The average Hollywood production produces over 500 tonnes of trash, so what did these filmmakers do differently?

The French government are encouraging people to have their clothes and shoes repaired instead of throwing them away. People can reclaim up to €25 when they use certain workshops to fix the items, rather than throw them away.

In an open letter to the new CEO of Unilever, 117 organisations (including Trash Hero) from 44 countries have asked them to phase out plastic sachets now and undo decades of harm

Think plastic-to-roads is a good idea? A new report reveals how schemes fail to address the problem of reducing emissions and come with their own health and environmental risks.

Vast amounts of plastic from artificial grass is entering the ocean! A study done off the coast of Barcelona found that fibres from the material made up 15% of the plastics found in samples.

LAX airport is leading by example! They have banned the sale of single-use plastic bottles and are encouraging travellers to bring reusable bottles to refill.

In Bali, members of the Angga Swara neighbourhood in Jimbaran, wrote a letter to Danome asking ‘stop poisoning us’. A plastic plant in the area, used to greenwash the company’s image, breaches regulations and emits toxic smoke. Articles are also available in Indonesian language.

Find out why we were there, the key outcomes and what happens next in our blog post.

The Paris Olympics 2024 announced they will ban single-use plastic bottles and cups at the event. They are the first large sporting event to make such a commitment, and how the details of how they do it will be key to its success.

The ban could prevent the use of an estimated 9 billion bags per year, but for this to happen, the government needs to take important steps, such as public education. Check out our blog if you’re curious about how to make a plastic ban effective.

The media outlet is helping us spread our message in China and beyond – anyone can be a Trash Hero!

McDonalds produces 1 billion kg of packaging per year, equivalent to the weight of 100 Eiffel towers! Proposed EU regulations would force them to transition to refill and reuse systems. This article from the EU observer reveals how they have been leading campaigns against the legislation.

A Dutch coalition, responsible for $10tn of assets, is calling for FMCGs such as Amazon, McDonalds and Unilever to reduce their single-use plastic in response to concerns about the environment and our health.

A lawsuit has been filed against Shell, whose new plastic plant has allegedly been repeatedly releasing dangerous levels of airborne emissions, harming the health of local residents.

In an article in the South China Morning Post, Trash Hero Programme Director Seema Prabhu discusses how cleanups cannot solve plastic pollution, but are an important tool for educating local communities and holding corporate polluters accountable through collected data.

The UN has been accused of limiting access to the negotiations of the Global Plastics Treaty in Paris, in a last minute change that will allow only 1 out of 5 delegates to take part at any time. This means many voices from independent science and developing countries will not be heard by lawmakers.

A concerning new study on mice shows that tiny particles of polystyrene – a material frequently used to package takeaway food worldwide – were found in their brain just hours after consuming it.

Scientists have found 37 new species living in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, which is now like a new ecosystem. These species may become invasive, and the plastic they’re living on is getting into the food we eat.

Lingering smoke from the toxic fire at a plastic recycling plant in Indiana is causing health concerns for those who live close by, even after the fire has been put out. This video discuss the health concerns the residents are left with.

Experts have warned that Exxon’s newest chemical recycling plant could pollute a drinking water source while enabling oil companies to continue producing plastic pollution

Did you realise that oil is involved in nearly every stage of manufacturing clothes? This article reveals how petroleum is a huge part of the fashion industry – from the materials to the dye.

Meet the Nigerians who are helping to increase access to education while tackling the issue of local plastic waste

A new disease called ‘Plasticosis’ has been found in birds. Caused by plastic pollution, it seriously impacts their ability to digest food, and exposes them to infection and parasites. Watch the report from ABC news.

Are you aware of the hidden dangers in your period products and daily beauty routine? Vogue France explores why women are more affected by plastic pollution and how we can protect ourselves.

Lack of regulation is making it challenging to verify recycled content, and creating loopholes for companies to label items actually made from virgin plastic as “recycled”

The Ocean Cleanup raised millions of dollars and made big promises about cleaning up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. A new report asks if their projects are really working, or doing more harm than good?

Stopping single-use plastic is possible! Joanna Nisenbaum in Canada runs a cafe that is 95% zero waste, and she says people are ready for reusables. A great, positive read!

Trash Hero Da Nang’s hard work running regular cleanups for over six months in Vietnam has been featured in a national newspaper, that praised their success in bringing together strangers to form a civic-minded community.

A shocking report from Reuters exposes a “recycling scheme” from Dow Chemicals. It promised that old trainers would be turned into playgrounds and roads, but tracking devices found the waste had been exported to Indonesia instead.

New mini-documentary ‘Trashion’ reveals that in Kenya, half of donated clothes sent from overseas are poor quality, plastic fast fashion. These unusable garments are piling up, causing an environmental crisis in the country.

Plastic-to-fuel production increases the risk of getting cancer to 1 in 4 over a lifetime – 250,000 times above the accepted level. So why is the American Environmental Protection Agency allowing this to go ahead in poor communities?

A new app launched by Oddbox will help reduce food waste by providing recipes inspired by vegetable pairing in their Tinder-style app. Swipe left or right on the vegetables to get a match made in heaven for your dinner!

“Let’s Recycle Glass Bottles” challenged primary schools to collect 10 tonnes of glass in a local competition. The goal was smashed, and a total of 24 tonnes was collected, with the help of Trash Hero Mersing at their weekly cleanups. The success of the initiative has inspired a yearly event.