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What Can Aquariums Do To Reduce Plastic Pollution?
Aquariums are in a great position to educate their visitors about the harmful impacts of plastic pollution. Lots of people visit aquariums—more than 183 million, worldwide, each year—and, according to research, they trust them more than most other public and private agencies.
I was thrilled to be invited to speak at a gathering of Aquarium staff from all over the country in Monterey Bay last month. About 100 guests representing 20 aquariums, nine environmental non-profits, a handful of consultancies, and a food and retail service provider participated in the event.
We know that 80% of marine
Aveda holds annual ‘trashion show’ for clean water
On April 2nd, Aveda held the 6th annual Catwalk for Water in Boston, in which local Aveda salons showcase--fashion show style--amazing looks that they have created entirely of recycled and repurposed materials. The creativity and talent that goes into these designs--as well as the hair and makeup--is remarkable. The goal was to raise awareness and funds for Clean Water Fund to kick off Earth Month 2017. This year Aveda aimed to raise $6.5 million globally during the month of April, all going towards efforts for clean water by Clean Water Fund and other organizations (the numbers are still
ReThink Disposable: Party Without Plastic!
The answer to plastic pollution comes before Recycle, Reuse, and even Reduce: it’s RETHINK.
Plastic Free July 2020
We are in one of the worst eras of plastic pollution ever, but we are also in one of the best moments of plastic pollution activism! Join us in celebrating Plastic Free July - a month dedicated to raising awareness and taking action to fight plastic pollution.
Why Littering Is Not the True Problem
In our efforts to reduce waste, we have often heard people say that the “real” problem is the people who throw their garbage on the sidewalk and out their car windows. Of course, we agree that we should change this behavior, but the truth is that littering is not the real problem. We need to change the entire system because the plastic trash that floats in the world's oceans actually decompose and release potentially toxic substances into the water.
First, much of the litter items we see—aluminum cans, straws, plastic bags, etc.—are lightweight and easily blow off of garbage trucks, landfills
