Plastic - Wikipedia
Plastics are a wide range of synthetic or semisynthetic materials composed primarily of polymers. Their defining characteristic, plasticity, allows them to be molded, extruded, or pressed into a diverse range of solid forms.

Plastic | Composition, History, Uses, Types, & Facts | Britannica
plastic, polymeric material that has the capability of being molded or shaped, usually by the application of heat and pressure.

Plastic Pollution Impacts and Solutions - World Resources Institute
Plastic pollution is growing a threat to ecosystems, the climate and our own health. What can be done to prevent it?

Plastic Pollution - Our World in Data
Improving the management of plastic waste across the world — especially in poorer countries, where most of the ocean plastics come from — is therefore critical to tackling this problem. This page presents all of our data and writing on plastic pollution.

Latest News - Plastics News
The latest news from the plastic industry, including resin prices, suppliers, sustainability, and more.

Plastic Pollution Statistics: Key Facts and Data (2026)
Plastic pollution has become one of the most significant environmental challenges facing the world today. From oceans and rivers to food and drinking water, plastic waste is now found almost everywhere on Earth. In this page, we break down the latest plastic pollution statistics, including global trends, ocean impact, and the growing threat of microplastics. These data points highlight the ...

Impacts of Plastic Pollution | US EPA
Plastic pollution poses a threat to the marine environment. It puts marine species at higher risk of ingesting plastic, suffocating, or becoming entangled in plastic pollution. Research indicates that more than 1,500 species in marine and terrestrial environments are known to ingest plastics.

The world’s plastic pollution crisis, explained - National Geographic
Plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental issues, thanks to the overwhelming rise in production of disposable plastic products. Plastic pollution is most visible in...

Plastic Pollution - UNEP
Plastic pollution can alter habitats and natural processes, reducing ecosystems’ ability to adapt to climate change, directly affecting millions of people’s livelihoods, food production capabilities and social well-being.

Officials target microplastics. What exactly are they? How do they get ...
Over time, plastic breaks into smaller and smaller fragments called microplastics, which have been found in human tissues and organs. Researchers are working to understand how microplastics impact ...