Most nations have banded together to tackle the crisis, but the U.S. keeps undermining their efforts.

But it's not too late to act, according to a new report.

After World War II, brands encouraged a throwaway culture that's now drowning the world in trash.

Plastic trash is everywhere. And it's not going away.

The measure was hailed by environmental groups, which called the products "unnecessary" and harmful to the planet.

The artist was inspired by real whales that have died from having pounds of plastic in their bellies.

Disposable diapers made from plastic components are a godsend for parents but a nightmare for the planet.

Most Americans have no idea how to recycle, a new study finds.

Most clothing contains synthetic materials that shed plastic fibers.

States around the country have taken on single-use plastic products in recent years to protect the environment.

How neighbors in a small town exposed the dirtiest secrets of our broken recycling system.

Local businesses worry the strict policies would force them to close shop.