Shoppers in England to be Charged For Plastic Bags
Uk’s deputy prime minister Nick Clegg, to unveil new 5p cost of bags in supermarkets and large stores to cut use of environmentally damaging products.
Ocean Litter Is Being Ingested By Humans
The plastic peril inflicting our oceans is now so severe humans are ingesting particles of litter, a leading marine expert has warned.
Rare Sea Turtles Eating Plastic At Record Rate
Sea turtles around the world are eating plastic at an unprecedented pace, a new study reveals, with some species downing twice as much as they did 25 years ago. This indigestible, potentially fatal diet is especially popular among young turtles…
Despite Two Bans, Styrofoam Trash Still Plagues Haiti
Despite two government decrees making their import and usage illegal, styrofoam cups and plates are used and littered all over the capital, as well as bought and sold, wholesale and retail, completely out in the open.
Photographer Captures Waves of Trash in Indonesia
Waves for days. Trash for eternity. That’s what photographer Zak Noyle discovered on a recent trip to Java, Indonesia. The waves of Java, always known for being pristine and barreling, were now rolling swells of disgusting trash and debris…
Waste To Waves
The creation of one standard surfboard produces nearly 600 pounds of CO2. In 2012, determined to find a solution to this, Michael Stewart and Kevin Whilden cofounded Waste to Waves and challenged surfers to help cut that footprint in half.
First African Marine Debris Summit
The first African Marine Debris Summit, which ended in Cape Town, South Africa, Wednesday highlighted the urgent need for a collective action against the problem of marine debris facing the continent.
Hawaii Ocean Debris Could Fill 18-Wheeler
In an area of Hawaii, far removed from most human habitation, a recent cleanup effort yielded an 18-wheeler’s worth of human debris, consisted largely of derelict fishing gear and all sorts of plastic, during a 19-day anti-pollution campaign this year.
Stormy Weather Reveals Seaside Trash and Treasure
With stormy weather forecast, conservationists consider the best and worst things that will be washing up on British beaches.