Field Notes

For every person on earth today there's a ton of plastic waste that's been created. Sadly, that waste will outlast most of us for hundreds of years. But what's worse, plastic production is rising exponentially, because it's woven its way into the very fabric of modern life. As a result, our world...

Love it or loathe it, plastic has become a pillar of modern civilization. Its omnipresence today is no accident. Plastic is impressively adept at enhancing our lives. From toys to tech, cosmetics to cars, food storage to fishing nets, every industry imaginable has been transformed by the polymers we call plastics.  But...

Double your donation to the Maui Strong relief effort   The road ahead is long for those affected by the Maui fires. Even after the story disappears from the headlines, the affected individuals will continue to require support. Fortunately, there are multiple ways to ensure that your donations make a real...

Just over a year ago, an unlikely congregation of surfers and packaging industry insiders sparked a conversation about plastic pollution on the North Shore of Oahu. Little did they know that this dialogue would morph into a groundbreaking project aimed at solving the world's pollution problems - A New Earth...

Our passion for the ocean runs incredibly deep at A New Earth Project. After all, the driving force behind our entire movement is the mission to keep our oceans clean and healthy. You could say it's our North Star. That's why it's been a tremendous honor to collaborate with the...

As founder of A New Earth Project and president of Atlantic Packaging, Wes Carter stands on the front line in the battle against plastic pollution. In fact, his dedication is such that the state of California recently appointed Wes as a member of its new advisory board for SB-54. This...