The amount of plastic we are consuming is growing and, if projections are correct, will continue to rise over the coming decades. Between the early 1950s when plastic production first began and now, we've consumed more than 8.3 billion tonnes of plastic and the rate at which we consume seems to be accelerating. More on … Continue reading Collateral for Convenience: How Plastic Pollution is Killing Our Oceans
Plastic in the Fishing Industry
In recent weeks and months, I've blogged about the effects of plastic in our environment and what we can do as consumers to reduce the amount that is used and disposed of. I've blogged about the size of the garbage patch floating in the Pacific Ocean and the effect that plastic is having on climate … Continue reading Plastic in the Fishing Industry
Cutting Out Plastic on World Oceans Day
June 8th is World Oceans Day and it gives us all an opportunity to recognise the importance of our oceans and how we can make them better and more healthier environments. Global oceans are vital for our survival. 70% of this planet is water - hence the nickname 'Blue Planet' - and our oceans are … Continue reading Cutting Out Plastic on World Oceans Day
Cutting Down on Plastic in 2019
2018 was a huge year in raising awareness of the problem of plastic and the effect that it's having on the environment and to critical ecosystems. The final episode of David Attenborough's Blue Planet II was arguably the biggest moment when a lot of people realised what impact plastic was having on our environment and wanted … Continue reading Cutting Down on Plastic in 2019
