70 Million Plastic Bags Thrown Away Annually in Iceland

A new report published by Iceland’s Ministry for the Environment has found that the annual number of plastic bags discarded in the country has reached 70 million per year, a significant increase from last year’s figure of approximately 50 million.

Sculptures of Ocean Plastic Raise Awareness for the Sea

Washed up plastics and marine garbage pose a threat to the ecosystems and animal lives they invade, a problem which activists have worked to bring light to in recent years. While news and science are powerful mediums for conveying these messages, the work of artists has also played an important role in the sharing of concern…

Plane Search Raises Questions About Sea of Floating Junk

The search for debris from missing plane has not turned up any evidence of a crash, but it has trained the world’s gaze on thousands of pieces of junk floating on the ocean’s surface. Researchers only began focusing on plastic pollution in the Indian Ocean in recent years, and in 2010 discovered garbage patches much like the famous Pacific Garbage Patch, according to Coastal Care.

The Danube Carries 1,500 Tons Of Plastic Litter Into The Black Sea

Researchers from Vienna University have found shocking results when examining samples from the Danube’s water: there are less fish larvae in the river than drifting plastic items. On average, there are 317 plastic items while only 275 fish larvae in 1,000 m³ of water. Even the researchers were surprised by the results.

Recycling The Stoke

ReSurf, a mentoring program that brings surfing to underprivileged children and teens around the world…