Plastics

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Help A Researcher Out: Reducing plastic waste in marine environments

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Carolina Garza (University of Bristol) is seeking expert opinions on the effectiveness of strategies aimed at reducing plastic waste in marine environments, with a focus on Latin America.

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Campaign Corner: Fish Free February Launched

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Marine biologist Simon Hilbourne and Oceans Festival UK are launching a new campaign called Fish Free February, challenging the public to protect our oceans by removing seafood from their diet for 29 days.

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How plastic-free periods can reduce your environmental footprint (and save you some cash too)

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Did you know that mainstream period pad brands (like Tampax, Lil-lets and Always) contain around the same amount of plastic as four carrier bags, and a tampon made by those same companies is roughly 6% of plastic (even before you consider the packaging or applicators)? Jasmine Tribe talks about plastic pollution, periods, and City to Sea’s campaign for a more environmentally friendly period.

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Plastic (not) fantastic. The Ocean Plastic Pollution Problem

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Plastic (not) fantastic. The Ocean Plastic Pollution Problem

Plastic pollution in any environment is without doubt unsightly, but the proliferation of plastics – particularly microplastics, throughout the World’s ocean has greater implications for marine life and humans than aesthetics alone.