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Tag: pollution
The Nurdle Menace: Understanding Plastic Pollution and Efforts to Combat It
Plastic pollution is a global environmental crisis, with microplastics and nurdles posing significant threats to marine life, ecosystems, and human health. This article explores the
The Looming Crisis: Plastic Pollution Threatens Santa Cruz’s Coastal Paradise
The Looming Crisis: Plastic Pollution Threatens Santa Cruz’s Coastal Paradise Nestled along the rugged coastline of California, Santa Cruz is renowned for its stunning natural
Not the World’s Garbage Dump: Malaysia returns 150 containers of trash to France, US, UK and Canada
“If people want to see us as the rubbish dump of the world, you can dream on,” stated Yeo Bin Yee, Malaysia’s Minister of Energy, Science, Technology,
Amazon claims they will switch to 100% recyclable/degradable shipping materials by mid-2020.
Remember 3 years ago when we started a petition for Amazon to switch to sustainable materials for shipping? We were told it just wouldn’t be
A Dash of Salt & Plastic
A 2018 study published in Environmental Science & Technology sampled 39 different salt brands sourced from 21 countries, and discovered microplastic (MP) contamination in all
Zero Waste California 