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Infographics: Plastics in the Environment

View some of the key infographics from the report that v...
  • View some of the key infographics from the report that visualise global plastics production and escape into the environment, including microplastics.

Video: Turning around our plastics problem

This video outlines the problem of plastic waste gettin...
  • This video outlines the problem of plastic waste getting into the environment and how we can turn this problem around.

Plastic factsheets

Learn about plastic use, pollution and how to take action! Kia kaha te mahi!
  • Learn about plastic use, pollution and how to take action! Kia kaha te mahi!

Report: Plastics in the Environment

2019: Evidence summary on plastics in the environment. There i...
  • 2019: Evidence summary on plastics in the environment. There is growing concern about the use of plastics and their effects on the environment and human health.

Media release: Understanding our plastics problem

A new report by Royal Society Te Apārangi explo...
  • PUBLISHED:
    Tue 23 Jul 2019

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