Here’s how much plastic enters the ocean each year By Angus ChenFeb. 12, 2015 New calculations astound scientists
How much plastic is there in the ocean? By David ShultzDec. 10, 2014 New study makes a global tally of the world’s floating trash
Ninety-nine percent of the ocean's plastic is missing By Angus ChenJun. 30, 2014 Study suggests material may be being eaten by fish
Q&A: Will the fossil record preserve your computer? By Angus ChenJun. 13, 2014 A chat with paleontologist Jan Zalasiewicz on what we're leaving behind for future generations
Trending: How plastic is changing the world By Meghna SachdevJun. 12, 2014 From plastic rocks to plastic nests, our use of plastics can have unintended effects
Rocks Made of Plastic Found on Hawaiian Beach By Angus ChenJun. 4, 2014 New class of stones may become part of the fossil record
Trillions of Plastic Pieces May Be Trapped in Arctic Ice By Eric HandMay. 22, 2014 Waste could be released into world's oceans as world warms
ScienceShot: Glowing Trash May Be Becoming Fish Food By David MalakoffFeb. 26, 2014 Fish attracted to garbage coated with glowing microbes
Ocean Trash Is a Lifesaver for Insect By Daniel StrainMay. 8, 2012 "Great Pacific Garbage Patch" provides new nests for bugs, but impact on ecosystem is unclear
Laundry Lint Pollutes the World's Oceans By Elsa YoungsteadtOct. 21, 2011 Synthetic clothes release microscopic plastic fibers when washed
Nest Garbage Says, 'Keep Out!' By Elizabeth PennisiJan. 20, 2011 Some birds use plastic to ward off rivals