It seems to be a common misconception that degradable or biodegradable bags are a suitable alternative to plastic bags, but they’re great in theory and environmentally destructive in reality. Recently, a Senate inquiry into the threat of marine plastic pollution in Australia found that the degradable bag option is ...
Filmmaker Danielle Ryan knows this magical feeling well. As a child, Danielle felt like she was standing on the edge of the world whenever she looked out to sea. Driven by a thirst to explore the unknown, she questioned what was hiding in that vast expanse of blue. To Danielle, the wide-open ocean seemed wild, free...
Recently I’ve explained why straws seriously suck, and pondered why all that glitters isn’t gold (but is more than likely plastic). Now, I’m sorry to burst your bubble balloon, but we’re breaking down why balloons aren’t that fabulous either.
Although it might sound like I have a vendetta for party items, I swear...
Although some plastic bottles are recyclable, only one in five people consistently recycles their personal care bottles. More than 80% of these recyclable plastic bottles will end up in landfill. Evidently, plastic packaging has long been a hard-to-avoid accompaniment of personal care products. We can attempt to av...
The following weekend, inspired by Kasey’s actions, I jumped in for a dive and found another 150, highlighting just how quickly these plastic pollution accumulates.
WHY ARE STRAWS SO DAMAGING TO THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT?
Disposable straws are usually made from plastic and plastic never breaks down. As time goe...
