John,

Did you know that oil and gas companies are the powerhouse behind plastic production? It’s an industry hidden fact that fossil fuel production creates the raw materials needed to make plastic.

Oil and gas production poses a threat to our climate, our health, and our communities — and it’s driving the global plastics crisis.

I’m Oakley, a Food & Water Watch researcher. My job is to uncover the facts about the plastics crisis — and how plastic is harming people and our planet — all to fatten corporate bottom lines. 

I want to take you on the journey of plastic. Choose from the categories below to learn more about how plastic