A resolution designating July 2026 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".

The resolution designates July 2026 as Plastic Pollution Action Month to address the escalating global threat of plastic pollution. It acknowledges that approximately 450 million tons of plastic are produced annually, a figure projected to triple by 2050, with less than 10 percent of plastic waste currently recycled in the United States. The bill emphasizes the severe environmental impact, noting that over 12 million tons of plastic waste enter the ocean yearly, affecting marine species and human health. The Senate recognizes the dangers posed by plastic pollution, including the presence of an estimated 171 trillion pieces of plastic in oceans and microplastics found in human blood and organs. It highlights that the U.S. mismanages a significant portion of its plastic waste, with 73 percent landfilled and only 4 percent recycled. The resolution encourages all individuals to protect public health and the environment by responsibly engaging in activities to reduce plastic pollution in July 2026 and year-round.