As the world faces environmental challenges, it’s essential for individuals to take action and contribute to a greener future. While big changes often require collective efforts, small actions can make a significant difference when adopted by many. Ten simple yet impactful everyday actions that can help promote environmental care and sustainability: Environmental care starts with individual actions. By adopting these …
Plastic contamination can have significant and harmful effects on animals. Here are some ways in which it can impact them:1. Entanglement: Animals such as marine mammals, sea turtles, and birds can become entangled in plastic debris, such as fishing nets, plastic rings, or six-pack holders. This can lead to injuries, physical deformities, or even death due to suffocation, strangulation, or …
In a world where environmental challenges are becoming increasingly pressing, it is imperative for individuals, communities, and nations to prioritize environmental care. Our planet’s delicate ecosystems are under threat from pollution, deforestation, climate change, and a host of other human activities. By recognizing the importance of environmental care and taking proactive steps to protect and preserve our natural surroundings, we …
A recent study has shed light on the alarming and devastating effects of plastic pollution on ocean ecosystems. Published in the journal Marine Pollution Bulletin, the research highlights the negative impacts of plastic waste on marine life, habitats, and the overall health of our oceans. The study reveals that an estimated 8 million metric tons of plastic waste enter the …
Numerous advocacy groups working to update and pass bottle bills in the U.S. say they’ll need to team up to more quickly and effectively pass new state and federal legislation. More than a dozen representatives of nonprofits, activist groups and brands spoke during a webinar hosted by the National Stewardship Action Council on Thursday. They made the case for deposit …
The US Plastics Pact released an annual report last week with data on its work toward a circular economy for plastics, including through rethinking packaging design. It reflects varied progress and suggests that some goals will not be realized by their 2025 target. Since its 2020 inception, the consortium met a short-term goal of defining a list of problematic and …
Hundreds of volunteers removed 1,645 pounds of trash from San Diego County’s beaches following Independence Day festivities, cleanup The annual effort is lead by the Surfrider Foundation’s San Diego chapter. In three hours Tuesday, 429 volunteers removed the trash – largely single-use plastic – from beaches up and down the coast as part of Surfrider’s “Morning After” beach cleanup series. …
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