Earth Day 2024: Reduce plastic pollution [poster]

(State Dept./D. Thompson)

Plastic pollution is a global problem that affects biodiversity, human health and the climate. An estimated 8 million metric tons of plastics enter the ocean annually. Most plastics don’t biodegrade and can persist in the environment for centuries.

The U.S. government is working with countries toward a global agreement on plastic pollution, and with nonprofits and industry to develop solutions at home. For Earth Day 2024, download this free poster (PDF, 45MB).