Plastic Pollution
Plastic Pollution
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BY Selva Ozelli ·
04·22·24
Selva Ozelli highlights the negotiations, activism and art shows she's involved in drawing attention to the plastic crisis this Earth Day as millions get involved in this years theme, "Planet vs. Plastic"
Plastic Pollution
quotes
BY Isabela Sedano ·
03·06·24
The convenience of plastic has led to an environmental predicament, impacting our seas, air, and health. The collection of plastic pollution quotes we've gathered not only sheds light on the gravity of the situation but also stirs action. We are reminded of our role in combating this crisis by shifting towards a plastic-free lifestyle.
Plastic Pollution
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
01·13·24
How many turtles die a year due to plastics? This article exposes the harsh reality of turtle mortalities globally. Our discourse focuses not only on revealing the scale of this crisis but also on inspiring action, highlighting effective strategies to safeguard the turtles.
Plastic Pollution
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
01·10·24
The history of plastic use is an eye-opener to our extensive reliance on this material daily. But now, the escalating plastic pollution poses grave questions, pushing us to find effective alternatives and meaningful recycling measures.
Plastic Pollution
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
07·26·23
The manufacturing process of plastic objects requires polymer materials and other petrochemicals sourced from fossil fuels, which damage the environment and disposing of such items create plastic waste. In this articles we explore the numerous environmental impacts of plastic waste in detail.
Plastic Pollution
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·08·23
Manufacturing ecobricks maintains a basic principle: get all the plastic you can't reuse or recycle locally and put it together with the maximum packing power into PET bottles. This article explores the resources and steps required to create an ecobrick. It also explores the benefits and disadvantages of ecobricks to the environment.
Plastic Pollution
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·01·23
We face global plastic pollution, with microplastics at the forefront of our pollution problems. Have you ever wondered what manufacturers use to produce larger plastic items? They use microplastics known as nurdles. We explore the source of these tiny plastic pallets, impacts, and potential solutions for a cleaner future.
Plastic Pollution
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
08·13·22
Plastic pollution is a global environmental problem. Whereas most of us are conscious of plastic bags and other single-use plastics, microplastics pose a less obvious form of plastic pollution. However, microplastics are everywhere, in our drinking water, air, and the food we consume. We explore the environmental impacts of microplastics.
Plastic Pollution
inspiration
BY Selva Ozelli ·
07·22·22
Selva Ozelli interviews Angela Haseltine Pozzi about her new project, ReUPit - Art to Save the Earth. Featuring some of her latest work and upcoming large installations Angela shares her experiences of using art to gain awareness of plastic pollution and its link to climate change,
Plastic Pollution
news
BY Sam Colyer ·
06·28·22
Welcome to #TRVSTLOVES. We curate news, ideas, and inspiration from worldwide that demonstrate how real action can accomplish a positive social impact. This time we’re looking at how the discovery of a new enzyme might be the answer to the plastic crisis, how we got ourselves in such difficulties in the first place, and why […]
Plastic Pollution
inspiration
BY Jennifer Okafor ·
08·01·21
Water is as essential to humans as air. Having clean drinkable water available at all times, wherever we are, is vital. For this reason, the most used container is the plastic bottle. The world buys a million plastic bottles every minute. People who do not have drinkable water running in their home pipes often turn […]
Plastic Pollution
inspiration
BY Selva Ozelli ·
07·28·21
This month is Plastic Free July which is celebrated across the globe. It encourages millions of people to be part of the solution to the single-use plastic waste problem at home, work, school, and even at restaurants. So, we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. The global coronavirus pandemic heightened the plastic pollution […]
Plastic Pollution
guide
BY Jennifer Okafor ·
07·09·21
Every time we flush wet wipes that contain plastics they slowly release microplastics and toxins into the waterways and land. Furthermore, there’s also a major challenge of wipes blocking sewage systems. Due to this growing concern, there’s a need to consider plastic-free alternatives to wet wipes. Here's 12 best alternatives to wet wipes.
Plastic Pollution
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BY Selva Ozelli ·
06·07·21
The unforeseen occurrence of the global covid-19 pandemic has resulted in the use of unmanageable levels of biomedical plastic protective equipment (PPE) which have played significant roles in protecting people during the COVID-19 pandemic at a great cost to the environment. The widespread use of single-use PPE created a massive disruption in the supply chain […]
Plastic Pollution
actions
BY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·30·21
If you’re an avid coffee drinker, the chances are that you need your morning boost daily. Our coffee fix often entails taking a trip to the coffee shop. Unfortunately, single-use coffee cups are no fix for the environment. Whether it’s the paper cups for a hot drink or the plastic for an iced beverage, they […]
Plastic Pollution
inspiration
BY Jennifer Okafor ·
02·19·21
Plastic bottles and bags are usually single-use items; people use and dispose of them without little or no thought of recycling. Plastics are rapidly expanding as a section of municipal solid waste. It is a fact that plastic is not great for the environment; therefore, reducing how much plastic we consume is necessary. In this […]
Plastic Pollution
facts
BY Jennifer Okafor ·
09·12·20
Fish and sea mammals, including whales and seagulls, suffer from complications every year due to plastic ingestion. Around the world, countries are imposing bans and tight restrictions on plastic use to curb this waste. Beyond ocean plastics, the plastic pollution facts show us the magnitude of this (growing) problem.
Plastic Pollution
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
08·07·20
We often refer to the media as a reflection of society, or perhaps, our reality. These plastic documentaries to watch bring to the fore the aggressive global problem that is plastic pollution.
Plastic Pollution
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
08·06·20
Plastic is not something that we can just use and then forget about. What happens to our plastic waste is a problem for our environment, on a scale which we cannot ignore. Plastic waste affects Earth's ecosystems and has a profound negative impact on the environment, wildlife and people.
Plastic Pollution
news
BY Sam Colyer ·
07·13·20
Plastic Free July encourages us to reduce our plastic waste. Businesses are stepping up too with some truly inspirational ideas.
Plastic Pollution
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
07·04·20
The current news and statistics about plastics in our ocean are, in a simple word, depressing. Innovations working to reduce ocean-bound plastics are just some of the stories that can give us hope for the future of our environment.
Plastic Pollution
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
06·03·20
Anyone trying to live sustainably will easily discover how challenging it can be to remove single-use plastics from their lives. That’s only in homes and the everyday workplace. Eliminating single-use plastic use in healthcare and hospitals is an even more challenging issue.
Plastic Pollution
inspiration
BY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·30·20
Globally, we use (a shocking) 5 trillion plastic bags each year. That is more than 700 a year for each individual on Earth and 160,000 every second! We use around 100 billion plastic bags each year in the US alone. How many of these plastic bags find their way into our Oceans?
Plastic Pollution
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·30·20
Single-use plastic cutlery is one more item to absolutely refuse while moving towards a zero-waste lifestyle. If you want to live more sustainably and ethically, then all single-use plastic has to go. We need to break our reliance on non-biodegradable fossil fuel products and transition to a low carbon society. Breaking our plastic addiction is […]
Plastic Pollution
actions
BY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·30·20
Every item we buy, including the tiny ones, have more impact than we realise. Unfortunately, many of these small purchasing decisions could come with negative consequences. Chewing gum is one decision that could hurt people and the planet. Thankfully today you can choose plastic free chewing gum.