Think Beyond Plastic

Think Beyond Plastic, is a competition and a conference, initiated by The Plastic Pollution Coalition, featuring entrepreneurs and solutions that measurably reduce plastic pollution. This competition and conference will take place on June 13, 2013 in Berkeley, CA and is open to the public.

10 Million Pounds of Trash Removed from Waterways, Coasts, Beaches: 2013 ICC Data

For nearly three decades, Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) has mobilized millions of people in the world’s largest volunteer effort for our ocean, coasts and waterways. Volunteers pulled 10 million lbs. of trash, equivalent to the weight of 41 blue whales, from 17,719 miles (28,516 kilometers) of global waterways and beaches…

Garbage as Fuel: Solution or Problem?

Heralded as an innovative way to eliminate garbage and create energy at the same time, the city of Oslo has turned to relying on trash incineration to support approximately half of the city’s buildings.

Riders To paddle 300 Miles For Plastic Pollution Awareness

On June 8, World Oceans Day, YOLO Board team riders will begin paddling up the North Carolina coast, from the South Carolina state line to Virginia. The riders are making the trip to raise awareness of plastics pollution in the ocean.

No-Smoking Policies and Their Outcomes on U.S. Beaches

Beach litter is harmful and costly in many ways, and the number one form of litter on U.S. beaches is cigarette butts. Campaigns for smokeless beaches have been based largely on environment and aesthetics, but health and economic factors are also important.