Plastic pollution harms ecosystems, human health, and the climate, with microplastics found in our oceans, food and even our bodies. Made from fossil fuels, plastic is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, with production skyrocketing over the past 70 years. We’re working to cut plastic production by 75% and phase out single-use plastics by 2040 to protect our planet and keep warming below 1.5°C.

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The Plastic-Climate Problem

Blog Post | April 19, 2024 | Jared Saylor and Kristen McDonald
An alarming new report published by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) confirms that plastic production is a huge contributor to global climate change. Gone unchecked, the report’s authors...

Pacific Environment’s Monthly Newsletter

Blog Post | April 17, 2024 | Jared Saylor
Welcome to the April 2024 edition of Pacific Environment’s new monthly e-newsletter! This is an opportunity to highlight some of our work and share victories for communities, climate, and...