We believe we can only end plastic pollution by collaborative initiatives towards a circular approach to production and consumption, mandated by law, and supported by government initiatives and local communities.
¿No es sorprendente que el esfuerzo necesario para extraer petróleo del suelo, enviarlo a una refinería, convertirlo en plástico, darle forma adecuada, transportarlo a una tienda, comprarlo, traerlo a casa y tirarlo a la basura se considere menos esfuerzo de lo que se necesita para lavarlo cuando haya terminado?
Este proceso aceptado de producción y consumo es frustrante porque hay muchos puntos en los que se generan desechos y la posterior contaminación. Sin embargo, el desperdicio no es desperdicio hasta que lo desperdiciemos.
Isn’t it shocking that the effort necessary to extract oil from the ground, ship it to a refinery, turn it into plastic, shape it appropriately, truck it to a store, buy it, bring it home and throw it away is considered less effort than what it takes to just wash it when you are done with it.
This accepted process of production and consumption is frustrating because there are many points where waste, and subsequent pollution, is created. However, waste isn’t waste until we waste it.
Only a few months back, a friend told me that we are all racist in some way. Though my immediate thought was “I’m not racist. I believe in equality.” Though I felt defensive, I also recognized I didn’t fully understand her comment and have since tried to understand what she meant.
Hace solo unos meses, un amigo me dijo que todos somos racistas de alguna manera. Mi pensamiento inmediato fue “No soy racista. Creo en la igualdad “. Aunque me sentí a la defensiva, también reconocí que no entendía completamente su comentario y desde entonces intenté entender lo que quería decir.
It is hard to believe we are already at the end of April. The past several weeks have challenged our security, our morals and our strength of will.
For those of us who are in more fortunate positions, where we can take a moment to pause, we find the silver linings and the unexpected gifts of hope. In those moments, we find the strength to protect our families, communities and the essential needs on which we depend. I believe clean air, water and food are essential and things only a healthy planet can provide.
Es difícil creer que ya estamos a finales de abril. Las últimas semanas han desafiado nuestra seguridad, nuestra moral y nuestra fuerza de voluntad.
Para aquellos de nosotros que estamos en posiciones más afortunadas, donde podemos tomar un momento para hacer una pausa, encontramos un rayo de luz y los inesperados dones de la esperanza. En esos momentos, encontramos la fuerza para proteger a nuestras familias, comunidades y las necesidades esenciales de las que dependemos. Creo que el aire limpio, el agua y los alimentos son esenciales y cosas que solo un planeta saludable puede proporcionar.
Dear Friends,
Four years ago, I started Plastic Oceans International because of my love for our oceans, our world and our global community. Plastic Oceans’ mission is to protect not only our oceans and environment but to protect human health. We are so proud that we have created a community that cares for both each other and our planet. Today more than ever, at a time when issues of pollution, climate change and illnesses are reaching global peaks, we are dedicated to our mission and to you.
While all of us are adjusting to dealing with this coronavirus pandemic, as we care for our families, friends and local communities, we will continue to face these constantly changing challenges with informed reason and positive inspiration to continuously move in an evolving direction for the better.
Are you a plastic-free type? One of my new buddies that I met while a crew member of Leg 4 of the eXXpedition voyage, Rachel O’Callaghan, just shared the below experience.
I am very excited to be part of the eXXpedition voyage Round the World. It’s an all-female sailing voyage with a scientific research mission to investigate the causes of, and solutions to ocean plastic pollution. Over two years, eXXpedition will circumnavigate the globe through four ocean gyres and the Arctic.