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Eating Up Easter Showing at AAIFF

Eating Up Easter to be shown at the Asian American Film Festival in New York

Native Rapanui (Easter Island) filmmaker Sergio Mata’u Rapu narrates to his son the modern dilemma of their people who risk losing everything to the globalizing effects of tourism.

The film follows four islanders, descendants of the ancient statue builders, who are working to tackle the consequences of their rapidly developing home. Mama Piru leads recycling efforts to reduce trash, Mahani and Enrique use music to reunite their divided community, and Sergio tries to understand the motivations of his father who embraces the advantages of building new businesses.

These stories intertwine to reveal the complexities of development and the contradictions within us all as we are faced with hard choices about our planet’s future.

Tickets $16.00

New Microplastics Study – Charles Rolsky Contributes

The Vertical Distribution and Biological Transport of Marine Microplastics Across the Epipelagic and Mesopelagic Water Column.

This paper represents a collaborative research project between the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) and Arizona State University (ASU).

Merijn Tinga Joins Plastic Oceans International

Press Release

CONTACT: Lauren Cozzi, Plastic Oceans International

(202) 853-9608, lauren@laurencozzi.com

The Plastic Soup Surfer, Merijn Tinga, Joins Plastic Oceans International as Ambassador on World Oceans Day

Surfer, biologist, artist & activist joins global effort to end plastic pollution

June 8, 2019 – MALIBU, Calif., U.S. – Plastic Oceans International, the nonprofit organization serving the ocean and public to end plastic pollution, announced on World Oceans Day that Merijn Tinga, Plastic Soup Surfer, biologist, artist and activist, is the newest Plastic Oceans Ambassador.

Tonga Adventure

Join Plastic Oceans International for a Unique Adventure in Tonga!

Relax • Swim With Humpbacks • Beach Cleanups • Kitesurfing • Scuba • Snorkeling

Join us for an unforgettable experience in the Kingdom of Tonga – on the majestic and remote island of Uoleva.

VERY LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE.

The $1400.00 USD ticket* includes all of the following:

One week accommodations with meals.
Participate in beach cleanups on the outer islands of the Ha’apai group of Tonga and record data on what is arriving here from global origins
1 day Swim with Humpback Whales
Help build a waste plastic up-cycling centre in association with the University of Christchurch, that will create local jobs to value waste plastics arriving on these shores
Learn to kite surf in a safe tropical blue water lagoon

*All inclusive from landing in Ha’apai (other than alcohol and additional activities).

Procurement Leaders, World Procurement Awards 2019

Plastic Oceans International Official Charity Partner

On May 16 2019 Global Executive Director of Plastic Oceans International, Julie Andersen and Head of Communications and Operations Tod Hardin will be on hand at the World Procurement Awards for a celebration of the procurement industry’s triumphs, progress and the critical role it plays in business.

Join them From 6:45 p.m. until the after party starts at 11:20 p.m, then mix and mingle with all this year’s winners and corporate sponsors.

Black Tie Dress Code.

Sarah Ferguson Sets A New World Record!

SARAH FERGUSON SETS NEW WORLD RECORD IN SWIM AGAINST PLASTIC, BECOMES 1ST PERSON TO SWIM AROUND EASTER ISLAND

South African Endurance Swimmer Draws Attention to Plastic Pollution in Campaign Encouraging People to Rethink Plastic and Empower Them to Be Part of the Solution

Plastic Oceans International and Breathe Conservation, two global nonprofit organizations dedicated to solving the plastic pollution problem, announced that South African endurance swimmer, Sarah Ferguson, set a new world record—becoming the first person to swim around the entire perimeter of Easter Island—as part of Swim Against Plastic, a global campaign to help end plastic pollution organized by the organizations.