New Report Finds That 89% Of Plastic In The Ocean Is Single-Use Plastic
In a press release by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), it was announced that 89 percent of the plastic in the ocean is singe-use …
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Heartbreaking Images Paint A Picture Of How Bad Our Plastic Problem Has Become
In case you we needed another remind why we need to end single-use plastic, here we are. In images from US filmmaker Chris Jordan, dead …
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Costa Rica Is Planning To Put An End To All Carbon Emissions
Costa Rica is already known for the decision they have made to move away from fossil fuels and build a country around green energy and …
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Photos: Trash On UK Beach After Holiday Weekend Highlights The Difficulty Of Protecting Our Oceans
Holidays are our opportunity to unwind, get away from the day-to-day hustle and often, enjoy the beach. Unfortunately as thousands of people flock to beaches …
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A New 100% Sustainable And Recyclable Water Bottle Is About To Hit The Market And It Could Change The Industry
Single-use plastic is plaguing our planet and this is leading to the development of alternatives to plastic. One of these new options, developed by a …
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Picturesque Italian Islands To Ban Plastic Cups, Plates And Utensils
More parts of the world have gotten on board with banning single use plastic and there is now a new member to the progressive group. …
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New Research Reveals The Biggest Ocean Dead Zone In The World
In new research, underwater robots have revealed that the Gulf of Oman has the largest ocean dead zone in the world. Covering an area larger …
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Over 40 Major Brand Companies Have Pledged To Reduce Plastic Packaging
As public awareness of the harm single use plastics have on the oceans, major companies are started to act in the United Kingdom. On the …
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A Record Level Of Microplastics Found In Arctic Ice
In a new study published in Nature, it was revealed that record levels of microplastics have been discovered in Arctic sea ice. The ice samples …
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The Bahamas To Ban Single-Use Plastics By 2020
Single-use plastics will be officially banned in The Bahamas by 2020. The announced was revealed by Environment Minister Romauld Ferreiraon Monday. Single-use plastics have absolutely …
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