Limpieza del Río Magdalena
Limpieza del rí0, bazar y panelistas… Coyoacán se une a la ola de cambio
Recuperando la presa del Capulín para el día mundial de los océanos
Tierra, plástico, tapetes, árboles, bolsas, unicel, agua… todo conviviendo en el mismo espacio.
Nosotros como habitantes de la Ciudad de México, una de las megalópolis más grandes del mundo, tenemos una gran responsabilidad en cuanto a los residuos que se generan al interior de la ciudad. Toda la basura que generamos día a día y sacamos de nuestras casas, desaparece de nuestra realidad cercana más no del plantea. Tristemente las áreas naturales y en particular los océanos se han convertido al pasar los años en los vertederos designados de todo aquello que llamamos basura. Las ciudades son en gran medida responsables sobre las graves afectaciones sobre ecosistemas terrestres y marinos a nivel nacional.
Cleaning up the Capulín Dam for World Oceans Day in Mexico
Earth, plastic, mats, trees, bags, water … all coexisting in the same space.
We, as inhabitants of Mexico City, one of the largest metropolises in the world, have a great responsibility regarding the waste generated within the city. All the garbage that we generate day by day, and that we remove from our houses, disappears from our near reality but not from the larger world. Sadly, natural areas, the oceans in particular, have become designated dumps of everything we call garbage. Cities are largely responsible for the serious effects this has on terrestrial and marine ecosystems at all levels.
Chile Works to Eliminate Single-Use Plastic
Oceana, Plastic Oceans Chile and a group of senators from different parties support:
An ambitious project to clean the oceans of plastics and disposable waste presented at the National Congress of Chile
- The measure is aimed at food-providing venues.
- The bill establishes gradual enforcement within a three-year time frame.
Mexico City Bans Single-Use Plastic
Plastic Oceans Mexico Collaborating to Support Change
Yesterday, the local Chamber of Deputies approved with 51 votes in favor, zero against and one abstention, a ban on various single-use plastics in Mexico City.
Art With Me – Plastic Oceans Mexico
On April 25 and 26, the director of Plastic Oceans Mexico attended the 4th annual art and sustainability festival, Art With Me, where she had the opportunity to talk with officials, businessmen, locals and activists to try and save Tulum from non-plastic pollution and other type of waste.
Plastic Oceans on board of directors of Plastics Pact Chile
Major Goals Set to be Met by 2025
The plastic pollution problem is a global issue that transcends countries, governments, industries, neighborhoods and levels of development. Currently most of everyone’s focus goes to changing consumer behavior and policy change, but companies have their share of responsibilities as well. There is so much they can do to reduce, reuse, innovate, communicate and in general make an effort to avoid single-use plastics to also make sure plastic doesn’t end up in our environment.
Highlights from Rapa Nui
A Global Collective Comes Together on Easter Island to do Good and Set a New World Record!
We are still trying to process all that we experienced while on Easter Island. It was truly an unforgettable experience … one full with the highest of high moments with Sarah Ferguson becoming the first person ever to swim around the perimeter of the island; but also the lowest of low moments upon seeing first-hand how bad the plastic pollution problem is on this most treasured and remote UNESCO World Heritage Site.
There is so much to share in the coming weeks, but have a start by watching this fun video of highlights, and by visiting our blog, where you will already find a few great reads!
Sarah Ferguson In Her Own Words
A Record-Breaking Swim from a Truly Genuine and Inspiring Woman
The Easter Island swim has been the toughest I’ve done, and I really had to dig deep. On March 15, as dawn was still to make an appearance, my team and I readied ourselves for this momentous challenge that lay ahead. Around me, people gathered with messages of well wishes and encouragement and the sound of AC/DC’s ‘Thunderstruck’ filled the air. It was one of those moments where I tried not to think too hard about what I was about to do and just dived into the water and began, leaving behind the echoes of shouting and cheering.
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