Ocean Conservancy launched Stemming the Tide: Land-based strategies for a plastic-free ocean – a first-of-its-kind, solutions-oriented report in … [Read more...] about Ocean Conservatory Stemming The Tide Of Plastic
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Trash Tuesday: Taxpayer Cost of Marine Debris In California
Often, when I pick up the beach, beach goers make remarks as to how trashy the beaches are. I have even had a few people say they will not return to … [Read more...] about Trash Tuesday: Taxpayer Cost of Marine Debris In California
Trash Tuesday: Impact Of 20 Ocean Trash Items on Marine Life
WASHINGTON, Jan., 2016 A first-of-its-kind analysis of the impact of 20 ocean trash items on seabirds, marine mammals and sea turtles conducted using … [Read more...] about Trash Tuesday: Impact Of 20 Ocean Trash Items on Marine Life
National Ocean Month: Clothing Made From Ocean Plastic
It is estimated that nearly 85% of all clothing and textiles end up in landfills in the U.S. today. I can say that an average of 10 pounds of textiles … [Read more...] about National Ocean Month: Clothing Made From Ocean Plastic
16 Million Pounds Of Ocean Trash Picked Up Coastal Cleanup Day
2015: The total number of trash items picked up during the 29th year of Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup, 15 million items weighing … [Read more...] about 16 Million Pounds Of Ocean Trash Picked Up Coastal Cleanup Day