A gigantic art installation downtown San Jose, Costa Rica raises awareness about the environmental damage caused by plastic pollution. The installation is called La Ola Plastica (‘The Plastic Wave”) and will be officially unveiled onTuesday 8th of May by the City Mayor, Mr. Johnny Araya, and Ms. Daniella Russo, our Executive Director. Preserve Planet, a local NGO and regional partner of Plastic...

On Tuesday, March 27th, Plastic Pollution Coalition in partnership with NRDC and Aspen Catto Fellows will co-sponsor a panel at the Third Intersessional Meeting of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development, entitled “A Global Call to End Plastic Pollution”. The event is in preparation for the Rio+20 Conference in June. At the invitation of Plastic Pollution Coalition, the panel will...

Our day starts with a visit to the CVR Laboratory with the Ministry of Environment and Water.  In 2009 this lab produced the first report about the toxic impacts of plastic pollution on camels and other desert animals.  On display are large panels describing plastic pollution and how it affects the most iconic animals of this part of the world.  It is truly inspiring to meet the staff, as passionate...

In the morning, Gulf News brings the first great news of the day: our message is growing and spreading in Dubai. Saying “no” to plastic is the way to go, because recycling alone cannot address the plastic pollution crisis.  Our first meeting is with Ali Soqor Al Suweidi, or as everyone  calls him, “Major Ali”, the President of the Emirates Marine Environmental Group.  EMEG...

Our first day in Dubai was a kaleidoscope of amazing people dedicated to eliminating plastic pollution in this beautiful young country. Our hosts, David and Theresa Wernery, founders of PNSF Expedition shared with us their work to raise awareness of the plight of animals in the desert, exposed to plastic pollution.   As David points out, it is difficult to get away from plastic pollution in the desert...

We are pleased to announce the latest addition to the PPC core team – Brittany Shoot, the Managing editor for Plastic Free Times. Brittany Shoot is thrilled to be the new Plastic Free Times Managing Editor. She’s already hard at work planning a front-end makeover and improved functionality for the site. Brittany is extremely excited to pair her passion for environmental justice and experience...

As the new year begins, we want to take a moment and thank you all for your dedication and passion for our common cause – a world free of plastic pollution.  Together, we have achieved some truly impressive milestones for 2011.  You talk about us to your friends and family, you donate money, you post our news items to your social media pages, and you consistently respond to calls-to-action....

Plastic Pollution Coalition recommends a new book, Sullie Saves the Seas by our coalition member, supporter and friend, Goffinet McLaren. Sullie Saves the Seas explores the human extremes of caring and indifference as a small group of dedicated birds battle to preserve the oceans.  When Goffinet McLaren’s new super-hero, Sullie, sees that plastic pollution is destroying his precious Turtle...

From all of us, best wishes for a happy holidays season filled with joy and love!  As we prepare for celebrations, let us all remember our commitment to a world free of plastic pollution and its toxic impacts on people, animals and the environment. Lets make a special effort to reduce our plastic footprint and REFUSE disposable plastics. The change begins with us, and to make it a little easier we...

1. Make Your Own Wrapping Paper Most mass-produced wrapping paper you find in stores is not recyclable and ends up in a landfill. Instead, get creative with non-plastic gift wrapping. Wrap presents with old maps, the comics section of a newspaper, or children’s artwork.  You can also use a scarf, an attractive dish towel, a bandanna, or some other useful cloth item, and forgo the plastic tape...