How do you feel when you sit on a beach watching the waves of the ocean lapping up against the shore? What about that sensation of dipping your toes in a nice cool lake on a hot summer’s day? Or even when you run a nice warm bubble bath after a long stressful day and let your body soak in the tub?
Santiago, Chile – March 5, 2021 – Earth’s Ekko, a short film for kids, aged 5 to 12, and produced by Plastic Oceans International, will make its Chilean national broadcast debut on Friday, March 5, at 10pm, with a follow-up airing on Sunday at the same time.
Over 20 Events Worldwide • 50,000 Trees Planted • Beach Cleanups
Panel Discussions • Youth Education • Art/Music/Film
February 25, 2021 – Malibu, CA – Plastic Oceans International, in association with ÜÑÜ, officially announces Trees & Seas, an annual festival within its BlueCommunities initiative, uniting ocean and forest conservation in over 20 locations worldwide. The inaugural event takes place August 2 – 8, 2021.
In our continuing effort to provide educational resources on plastic pollution and sustainability, we thought we would address one of the most common questions we receive: Isn’t plastic all the same? In short … no.
February 22, 2021 – Malibu, California – Plastic Oceans International (POI) announces that their BlueCommunities initiative has expanded to Douala, Cameroon, in Central Africa, partnering with local NGO, Environment & Food Foundation (E2F).
February 19, 2021 – Malibu, California – Plastic Oceans International (POI) announces the addition of Tras La Perla – a nonprofit organization founded by Colombian music star Carlos Vives – to its BlueCommunities initiative.
The cenotes of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula are iconic natural formations, but as is the case far too often, even with our natural wonders, they are not immune to human impact.
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Valentine’s Day comes from a long tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Sadly, now it’s become the reflection of a consumerist society. It may be classified as a favorite day of many and one of the most celebrated, but what are we celebrating?
Plastic is a ubiquitous part of our everyday lives. As we work to reduce our single-use consumption and increase our recycling, there are numerous products that contain plastic without us realizing it. Hidden plastics, if you will. Once you know which ones those are, it becomes easier to avoid them and find an alternative for them.
Let’s be honest: periods can be a real monthly hassle … including the menstruation products associated to them.
What’s more, for many of us, the regular complexities associated with menstruation are multiplied by personal guilt that the entire industry is seemingly inextricably linked with plastics: wrappings, applicators, strings, and pads lined with, dare I say, more plastic.