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Yes, also on tiny islands we have problems with trash and people littering. I have a feeling that the tourists that come here are more concerned with the nature than the locals themselves. I see more than often that local people leave their trash on the beach, where waves will take it upon the sea and usually either a bird or turtle will eat the garbage and suffocate. It saddens me all the time, that the native people are insensitive to their island environment, the prime selling point for…
China has issued a policy to reduce single-use plastic products. According to Reuters, the country's state planner announced it would introduce restrictions on production, use and sale of single-use plastic products to help the environment.
Turning the Tide: A Collective Journey Towards Plastic Waste Reduction Plastic Waste Reducing plastic trash is an urgent environmental concern that cannot be ignored. An international movement is gathering steam in the fight against plastic waste and other forms of environmental irresponsibility. I now have a greater grasp of the risks that plastic presents to our world and the necessity of making thoughtful choices, thanks to some education, some commitment, and the occasional setback in my…
There are 15 major current environmental problems pollution (air, water, soil) Global warming Overpopulation Natural resource depletion Waste disposal climate change Loss of biodiversity Deforestation Ocean acidification Ozone layer depletion Acid rain water pollution urban sprawl public health issues (spread of infectious diseases) genetic engineering (increases toxins, resistance to antibiotics)
The Futura Lab on Instagram: "Here are some plastic bottle pollution statistics: 📍The average person uses 156 plastic bottles per year. 📍By 2050, there will be more plastic in the oceans than there are fish according to environmental scientists. 📍8 million tons of plastic end up in the world’s oceans every 12 months. 📍300 million tons of plastic waste is produced each year around the world. 📍1,500 plastic bottles are thrown away every second of every day. 📍91% of the world’s…
The chain has also introduced a "bring your own container scheme" to help customers cut back on plastic and cardboard consumption.
You’ve probably heard about how recycling in order to reduce plastic waste is essential. But a lot of us might not know the full extent of how long plastic actually exists in landfills and other locations before completely decomposing. (Spoiler alert: it’s a really long time.) Click to read about what happens when plastic decomposes:
