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BIOagradables Making An Impact for Cleaner Seas and Shorelines In Valencia

From Humble Beginnings, Amazing Local Organization Foments Cleanups and Connectivity In Spain.

Knowing that the local community must be active in the fight to save our beaches is one thing, but building positive connections with enough power to manifest that knowledge into real change is quite another.

Succeeding in their mission to motivate and educate as many people as possible to help change the state of the planet, and to keep the beaches in their natural state, is Valencia-based BIOagradables, who recently joined Plastic Oceans International’s BlueCommunities initiative.

WorldWide Friends Making A Difference Throughout Iceland

BlueCommunities Member Is Helping Build a Healthier Future for Land and Sea

In Iceland, a vast territory of 40,000 square miles (over 100,000 square kilometers) is populated by a tiny community of 370,000 inhabitants, two-thirds of which inhabit the capital, Reykjavik, or its vicinity in the south-west of the country.

Meet the Filmmakers Behind the Award-winning Documentary “Against the Current”

Raising Awareness About Plastic Pollution Through One Woman’s Story of Human Endurance

Against the Current is a feature-length documentary that chronicles the journey of South African endurance swimmer Sarah Ferguson, as she attempts to become the first person ever to swim non-stop around Easter Island (Rapa Nui) – a feat she took on to raise awareness about the global crisis of plastic pollution.

In this exclusive interview, we speak to director Tod Hardin and cinematographer/editor Erik Aleynikov.

The Beauty of Local Activism: Hamburg’s OClean Joins BlueCommunities

Three Sisters Making A Difference In Northern Europe

In the ongoing battle against plastic pollution, it is easy to give primacy to our shorelines and coastal regions as the frontline. But just as the global waters are all connected, so too do we all have a role to play, no matter where on the earth’s terrain we find ourselves.

The GFB team with the Divert and Capture project

Georgian Bay Forever Making A Difference In Ontario

Keeping the Georgian Bay Healthy and Thriving for the Future

At an impressive 120 miles long and 50 miles wide, the Georgian Bay, in Ontario, Canada, is one of the largest bodies of freshwater in the world. Divided from the larger part of Lake Huron, and fed by Lake Superior and multiple rivers, the landscape surrounding the lake runs the gamut from rugged, tree-lined rock inlets to the longest freshwater beach on the globe.

Scotian Shores Joins BlueCommunities Global Movement

Filling A Need Within Their Community

With more than 8,000 miles of coastline, it is little wonder that Nova Scotia is well-known for having some of the most beautiful beaches in Canada. On the Eastern Shore, in particular, the white-sandy beaches more closely resemble tropical idylls than the rugged cliffs of other areas of Canada.

Initiative Plastich Combines Interdisciplinary Talent to Educate on Plastic Pollution in Hamburg

An Interdisciplinary Team Providing Inclusive Solutions for All

“As soon as we all came together to talk about the plastic waste pollution crisis, we realised that our initially-planned single clean-up would not be enough.”

So tells Tolga Dirikgil of the birth and growth of Initiative Plastich in Hamburg, Germany – which also happens to be one of the newest members of Plastic Oceans International’s BlueCommunities program.

New Oceana Report Estimates Large Increase In Amazon’s Plastic Footprint

Report Says Amazon Responsible for 23.5 Million Pounds Of Plastic Entering Our Water Ecosystems

Last year, at this time, I was astonished to report on the massive plastic footprint that online retail giant Amazon is estimated to have, per a report from Oceana. Despite extensive media coverage and outrage, things don’t appear to have improved one year later.

How to Reduce Your Plastic Waste In the Holiday Aftermath

What To Do With Packaging, Unwanted Gifts, and Holiday Decorations

The holidays are here which equates to a lot of waste. Last year we shared “6 Tips to Reduce Waste For The Holidays” focusing on gift-giving ideas and how to prepare for less waste. This year, let’s address the aftermath of all the festivities and how to reduce your waste, avoiding adding things to the landfill, including what to do with packaging, unwanted gifts, and holiday decorations.

Chile To Host National Dialogues For A Global Treaty On Plastics

NATIONAL DIALOGUE BETWEEN PRIVATE SECTOR, CIVIL SOCIETY AND SCIENCE WILL CONTRIBUTE TO A POSSIBLE GLOBAL TREATY ON MARINE PLASTIC WASTE

Chile will host the initiative, which seeks to gather information and identify positions on the priority aspects of a possible international treaty, from the perspective of companies, NGOs and scientists. Chile is considered one of the regional and international leaders in promoting a circular economy and an innovation driven culture.

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