We produce 430 million tonnes of plastic every year, and most of it becomes waste within months 🤯 Those bottles, bags, and wrappers don’t vanish — they break down into microplastics in our food and water. 👉It's time to say no to plastic! #PlasticPollution #Microplastics #PlasticAlternatives

If you’ve already ditched your plastic cooking utensils for beautiful wooden ones, you’re halfway there. Here’s how to clean, oil, and protect your wooden utensils so they last for years. #sustainableliving #ecokitchen #plasticalternatives #zerowasteliving

Did you know the average person consumes over 100,000 microplastic particles a year? 😳 Here’s how to lower your exposure and protect your health. #Microplastics #PlasticPollution #HealthyLiving

International efforts to fight plastic pollution: why the world needs Extended Producer Responsibility https://www.europesays.com/2518436/ In August 2025, in Geneva, negotiations for an international Treaty to address plastic pollution concluded without an agreement.…

New research shows just how much plastic we’re literally made of, with microplastics now detectable in human tissues. It’s not just an environmental issue anymore. #Microplastics #HumanHealth #PlasticPollution

Coca-Cola sells over 100 billion single-use plastic bottles each year and could dump 600 million+ kg of plastic into oceans by 2030. 🤯 Recycling isn’t enough if production keeps rising. Real change means less plastic, not just “greener” plastic. #PlasticPollution #SingleUsePlastics #Microplastics

Even if we stopped all plastic entering the oceans right now, floating debris would still linger on the surface for over a century, according to a new model from Queen Mary University of London. #PlasticPollution #oceanconservation #microplastics

Grassroots movements are proving that real change on single-use plastics starts locally through education, policy advocacy, and digital action. #SingleUsePlastics #GrassrootsAction #PlasticPollution

The EU generates 353 kg of plastic packaging waste per person every year — but some countries are proving it doesn’t have to be that way. Belgium recycles nearly 80%, showing what’s possible when policy and people line up. #PlasticWaste #Sustainability

👏 The EU just passed new rules to stop 180,000 tons of plastic pellets (“nurdles”) from leaking into nature every year. “Economic operators” — must prevent spills, report losses, and clean up. Takes effect in 2 years for land transport and 3 years for maritime. #Microplastics #EU #PlasticPollution

You’re wearing plastic bottles. Yep. That “soft” workout top? It might’ve started as a case of water. Here’s the wild truth about recycled polyester and whether it’s really as sustainable as it sounds. #SustainableFashion #EcoFriendly #PlasticPollution

Ground beetles (Carabidae) are now being used to “read the soil” for microplastics contamination — ~1 in 3 beetles sampled had plastic pieces in their guts. Soil isn’t safe from plastic either. #SoilPollution #Microplastics #PlasticPollution

From plankton to people — microplastics are everywhere. Stanford’s latest research confirms it: what we throw away comes back to us. Time to tackle plastic at the source. #Microplastics #PlasticPollution

🚨New paper alert by Anna Ryan co-authored with Vittorio Maselli, Noreen Kelly, Erika F. Merschrod ⬇️ #Atmospheric deposition drives #microplastic #contamination in remote lakes of #Newfoundland, #Canada 🇨🇦 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @dalhousieu.bsky.social @memorialu.bsky.social

Michigan’s first Microplastics Awareness Week (Oct 19–26) shines a light on pollution we can’t see. Each year, an estimated 10,000 metric tons of plastic enter the Great Lakes — that’s about 1.5 billion water bottles worth of plastic. 😳 #Microplastics #PlasticPollution #GreatLakes

A smart take on marine plastic pollution — it’s not just about cleanup, it’s about changing how we produce and use plastic. Love the focus on circular economy and ocean stewardship. #PlasticPollution #OceanConservation

The Camino called again. Just me, the path, and the quiet joy of having only one task: to walk. #CaminoDeSantiago #TheWay #BuenCamino

“Plastic blindness” is real — Half of UK households underestimate their plastic waste 👀📦 Study shows when people actually counted it, they were shocked. Awareness = the first step to real change. #PlasticWaste #PlasticPollution #CircularEconomy

7 U.S. states (and Canadian provinces) are adopting Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws—making companies pay for the plastic packaging they put into the world. In British Columbia, EPR has helped recycle 80%+ of packaging materials—compared to less than 10% in the U.S. #PlasticPollution

🎃👻 Create a boo-tiful, low-plastic Halloween! Thriving Sustainably has 21 DIY tutorials — from fabric ghosts to tin lanterns — for festive, stylish decor. #diyhalloween #sustainableliving #Halloween

“Water-soluble” isn’t always safe — PVA from pods can pass through treatment and pollute rivers. Better options exist: refillable/recyclable canisters or tablets without plastic wrapping. #PlasticPollution #Microplastics #PlasticFree

It’s frustrating to see a candidate promise a crackdown on plastic, only to end up in a government that embraces petrochemical expansion. It’s good to see plastic pollution getting more attention though. #PlasticPollution #Microplastics

EWG found 500+ chemicals across just 30 cleaners — nearly 200 flagged as hazardous. 🤯 Plus, plastic bottles = more pollution. Here are DIY recipes for every room. #DIYCleaning #SustainableLiving #EcoFriendly #PlasticPollution

New paper from our lab: The use of #microplastics as case-building material by larval caddisflies facilitates the transfer of plastic (& potentially its associated contaminants) to predatory fish.

We can achieve a world without plastic pollution, but we need to build a bigger, more powerful grassroots movement to do it. How can you help? Register for the free, upcoming Beyond Plastics Grassroots Advocacy Training. www.beyondplastics.org/trainings

🪱Nearly 1/4 of landfill waste is food scraps. Instead of trashing it, turn it into rich compost with the help of worms! Step-by-step worm bin guide 👇 #SustainableLiving #Composting #GardeningTips

For some reason, I am still shocked by this. 😒

Kill two birds with one stone: keep old jeans out of landfills and ditch plastic grocery bags. I rounded up 11 DIY tutorials to turn worn denim into sturdy, reusable totes that are stylish and practical. (btw, don't actually kill any birds) 😉 #Upcycling #PlasticFree #DIY #SustainableLiving

Looking to reduce your microplastic exposure? This guide gives you 15 practical swaps you can start using today. 👇 #Microplastics #PlasticPollution #HealthTips

🏊‍♂️ Professor Andreas Fath swims impressive distances to protect the environment. 💧 Along the way, he gathered water samples, used a special filter membrane on his wetsuit, and ran educational and outreach events to shine a light on microplastics and pollution in rivers.

It should be mandatory to have Terracycle cigarette bins in cities for people to dispose of. #Sustainability #Recycling #PlasticPollution

🐝Snapdragons in the Pyrenees stay boldly magenta or yellow—thanks to picky bees who skip the hybrids. Nature’s color theory at work. Also: the Pyrenees? A dream to hike. Nature + scenery = magic. #Biodiversity #Pollinators #Pyrenees

👏EU’s new regulation targets plastic pellet losses—the 3rd biggest source of microplastic pollution. Imagine that… regulating at the source. #Microplastics #PlasticPollution

We know that plastics are invading our lives—our food, our water, even our bloodstreams. Now we know that chemicals in plastics are linked to infertility and premature birth. Two more reasons to pass my Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act!

Your kitchen is full of microplastics. Here's how to eat less of them www.bbc.com/future/artic...

Research shows we may be consuming about a credit card’s worth of plastic every week. 🤯 Learn more about where these microplastics come from, how they affect us, and what steps can reduce exposure. #Microplastics #PlasticPollution

“Recyclable” doesn’t matter when Coke’s plastic is choking our oceans. This World Cleanup Day, @storyofstuff.bsky.social organized and delivered a strong message to Coca-Cola: Time’s up on plastic pollution. Bring Back Refill. Six thousand voices, one demand: Reuse, not more plastic.

🦴 Microplastics and bone health A new review finds microplastics can accumulate in bone tissue, altering cells, weakening structure, and potentially linking to diseases like osteoporosis. 🔗 link.springer.com/article/10.1... #SciComm #Health #Plastics 🧪

Nice shiny new paper 👇 Key methodological priorities for establishing a microplastics detection laboratory www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #microplastics #analysis #laboratory

Microplastics have now been detected in human bone tissue, and with osteoporosis fractures projected to rise 32% by 2050, the risks are hard to ignore. #Microplastics #Health #Osteoporosis #Environment

Plastics aren’t just waste — they’re the fastest-growing source of industrial emissions, already topping aviation. 🚨 Tackling plastic production could cut pollution by 80% by 2040. #PlasticPollution #ClimateAction

🌊The Ocean Cleanup’s Pacific Data Expedition 18 yachts captured tens of thousands of images & tracked ghost nets with GPS buoys—early results show key debris hotspots in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. #OceanCleanup #PlasticPollution #MarineResearch #SaveOurSeas #Microplastics

Germany’s Bioweg just raised $19M. Using precision fermentation, they turn potato, beer & sugar by-products into bacterial cellulose that replaces microplastics in cosmetics, personal care & agri products. #Microplastics #EcoInnovation #GreenTech #SustainableLiving

Microfiber filter tech inspired by manta rays removes 90%+ microplastics per wash! Big win if scaled + backed by policy. #Microplastics #Sustainability #CleanWater

✨ Did you know your face scrub might hide microplastics under names like “polyethylene” or “acrylates copolymer”? I just published a guide on how to exfoliate your face at home — with safe DIY recipes. #Skincare #Microplastics #EcoBeauty #DIYBeauty

Edible, fast-dissolving pouches made from food byproducts could offer a biodegradable alternative to plastic These biopolymer coatings show potential for reducing waste while keeping food fresh. #SustainablePackaging #Biodegradable #PlasticAlternatives #FoodInnovation

Nanoplastics are now shown to damage brain energy machinery, especially in synapses, which threatens learning & memory. #Nanoplastics #BrainHealth #EnvironmentalRisk #Microplastics

🦈Microplastics are now threatening shark reproduction in Indian waters. Hormone disruption + DNA damage show just how deep this crisis goes. #Microplastics #Sharks #OceanHealth #PlasticPollution #MarineConservation

👏High schooler Mia Heller built a canola-oil-based ferrofluid filter that uses magnets to pull out 96% of microplastics from drinking water. #Microplastics #CleanWater #Innovation

👟 Did you know regular shoes shed microplastics every time you walk? Most soles are made from synthetic rubber and plastics that wear down into the air and waterways. #Microplastics #BarefootShoes #EcoFriendly #SustainableLiving