Global plastic pollution refers to the widespread presence and accumulation of plastic waste in various ecosystems around the world, particularly in our oceans and landfills. It is a significant environmental issue that poses threats to marine life, ecosystems, and human health. Plastic pollution occurs when plastic products, such as single-use plastics, are improperly disposed of and end up in natural environments, where they take hundreds of years to decompose. This pollution has detrimental effects on wildlife, as animals can mistake plastic for food or become entangled in it. It also contributes to the degradation of ecosystems and can leach harmful chemicals into the environment. Addressing global plastic pollution requires a collective effort to reduce plastic consumption, improve waste management systems, and promote the use of sustainable alternatives.
Canada is drowning in plastic waste — and recycling won’t save us
For the first 50 years after plastic was invented, the idea of only using the long-lasting material once was blasphemous, an affront to values of frugality honed over years of […]
Keep your plastics to yourself
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Everything Gonna be Plastic bye and bye
Plastic Pollution: Excellent Article from SLOACTIVE – A company selling active wear to those who use the ocean for other than waste disposal. The Impact on our oceans and what […]
A PLASTIC WORLD – IS THE END NEAR?
A PLASTIC WORLD – IS THE END UPON US? The end of the era of throwaway plastic has been signalled by UN environment ministers meeting in Kenya. They signed […]