WANT TO HELP SOLVE THE PLASTIC PROBLEM BUT NOT SURE HOW TO HELP? As an individual there are 4 key ways you can join the revolution: Support, Reduce, Clean Up, and Speak Up. In this post we’re going to focus on one of the easiest and most effective ways: Support. You already know your daily decisions can change the world. […]
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Cleaning Our Beaches and Waterways
Are you tired of seeing trash on the beach and other natural spaces? If you’re already supporting the cause and you’re reducing your own plastic consumption, the next best thing you can do is actively clean up. If you’ve read our previous posts then you’re already on board with our revolution to stop all plastic […]
The Plastic Problem: Pollution
Jacques Cousteau, the renowned underwater researcher and pioneering marine conservationist, once said, “Water and air, the two essential fluids on which all life depends, have become global garbage cans.” Sadly, he was right. Unsightly plastic waste litters our oceans and shorelines, spoiling our enjoyment of swimming, surfing, or simply spending some leisure time at the […]
Cleaning Up Plastic Pollution
Walking down the street, or on a beach, or even merely from point A to point B, it’s impossible not to notice some form of trash scattered about. I’m talking about the 8 million tons of plastic in our oceans, the 1.5 million Layson Albatrosses with plastic in their digestive system, the 127,000 nurdles found on beaches, and the 189 […]
The Plastic Problem: Wildlife
HOW DO PLASTICS IMPACT WILDLIFE? Many creatures mistake plastic for food, which can be deadly when they attempt to eat it. In total, it is estimated that ingestion of plastic kills 1 million marine birds and 100,000 marine animals each year[i]. Birds and animals can die from internal injuries caused by swallowing plastic fragments. Many […]
Advantages of Using Eco-Friendly Bags
With so much plastic building up in our environment – from the tops of the mountains to the bottom of the ocean – It is imperative that we find a solution to plastic pollution. Plastic, unlike many other modern materials, not only requires valuable resources to produce, such as petroleum and natural gas, but also permeates the environment on […]
Will Innovation Solve The Plastic Problem?
Plastics are everywhere… Think about your most essential daily activities. How many times do you come into contact with plastic before you even start your day? Toothbrush. Toothpaste. Comb. Shampoo. Body wash. Loofa. Deodorant… okay I’m ready for a cup of coffee – hopefully you’re taking your own reusable cup to Starbucks. Our biggest issue: […]
Benefits of Using Reusable Shopping Bags
Immediate and Unexpected Benefits of Replacing Single Use Plastics with Reusables We all have that space tucked away in our house reserved for unwanted plastic bags. Yes, they may come in handy, but there’s also a hesitation there to throw them away immediately after receiving them (The average person uses a plastic bag for only […]
The Problem with Disposable Cups
WHAT ARE DISPOSABLE CUPS AND WHY ARE THEY SUCH A BIG PROBLEM? Our love for coffee and other takeaway foods supports an enormous consumption of disposable cups around the world (billions every year). It’s a growing environmental problem that deserves attention. If you’re not 100% clear on why disposable cups are such a big problem, […]
Why Are Cloth Bags Better Than Plastic?
It’s becoming more and more common to see shoppers using their own cloth tote when they go shopping. Stores are beginning to pose the question, “Do you need a bag?” And many countries and companies around the world are looking to reduce their plastic use by taxing or banning plastic bags altogether. When this happens, […]