2022
Today is World Oceans Day and the theme for this year is Eliminating Plastic Pollution In The Ocean. Globally, people are making commitment to different activities to reduce their plastic footprint, such as avoiding cosmetics with microbeads or not using plastic shopping bags. I also learnt that Twenty governments have joined the campaign with ambitious action plans. The following are some facts about the current state of our oceans:
- 7-8,000,000 tons of plastics leak into the ocean - each year.
- About 40% of world oceans are heavily affected by human activities, pollution, depleted fisheries & loss of coastal habitats
- 60 - 90% of marine litter is made up different plastic polymers
- Almost half of all sea turtles and 90% of all sea birds have ingested plastic at almost the same rate as actual food.
Here are few things we can do differently
- Let's reach out to our friends, persuade them to reduce using plastic bags for shopping and opt for recycled materials instead.
- Consciously avoid cosmetics with microbeads
- Opt for glass or steel straws instead of those made of plastics which are unnecessary - most of times.
- As Local Guides, let's find time to organise meet-ups that will be for cleanups of beaches or river banks in our local community.
Happy World Oceans Day!
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