Recently, I uploaded a post dedicated to why I started this blog and petition with my two friends. In short, we wanted to create awareness of the plastic pollution situation and encourage people to take more action. Check out my post here. I hope you will spread this post to everyone you know. I hope … Continue reading Plastic Pollution Blog and the Plastic Bag Ban
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Plastic Pollution In the Ocean
Our blog is dedicated to explaining and highlighting the effects of plastic pollution on human life. Ocean pollution is very prominent in our life. It is affecting animals, causing many deaths. Marine animals may get stuck in plastic pollution, hindering their ability to move, catch food, evade predators, or they may ingest plastic materials that … Continue reading Plastic Pollution In the Ocean
Petition Update: 5/8/19
It has been almost another month since our last update. I am pleased to say we have gained 17 more supporters. We are now at 42 supporters, 42% closer to our goal. We started our petition to create awareness and take action to reduce plastic pollution in our city. Decreasing the use of plastic bags … Continue reading Petition Update: 5/8/19
How Recycling Works
People understand that recycling is a part of reducing the amount of plastic they use. However, do they know how it works? What happens after you throw your stuff in the green recycling bin? in this video, SciShow explores what happens when you recycle. https://youtu.be/b7GMpjx2jDQ #plastickills He begins by explaining the two types of recycling, … Continue reading How Recycling Works
How Plastic Pollution Affects Marine and Human Life
I created a video to illustrate the affect of plastic pollution on marine and human life. In this video, I talked about how mircoplastics affect marine animals, and even humans. I also explained the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and how it is is a prime example of the horrifying affects of plastic pollution. I hope … Continue reading How Plastic Pollution Affects Marine and Human Life
SHOCKING FACTS ABOUT PLASTIC POLLUTION
Plastic is prominent throughout our lives. We use it for almost everything. Once we dispose of it, we tend to forget about it. However, a small fork you throw on the ground contributes to the plastic pollution that is killing in our environment. Everyone is aware of plastic pollution, but how bad can it be? … Continue reading SHOCKING FACTS ABOUT PLASTIC POLLUTION
Petition Update: 4/16/19
One month ago, we decided to start a petition. We wanted to increase the price of plastics bags in major supermarkets in New York. In doing so, we would be able to reduce the amount of plastic bags uses on a daily for trips. Plastic bags are a large portion of plastic waste that can … Continue reading Petition Update: 4/16/19
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is the largest accumulation of ocean plastic in the world. It measures 1.6 millions square kilometers and contains 8 trillion pieces of plastic. It weights approximately 80,000 tons. "The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, Explained" explains how 92% of the pollution is made up of larger objects that are destined to … Continue reading The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Use Reusable Bags!
We want to advocate the use of reusable grocery bags because they are durable, can be used many times, and are better for the environment. They are a single-time purchase, and worth it to help reduce the amount of plastic used! Here are some reusable bags for sale on Amazon.com! In addition, we created a … Continue reading Use Reusable Bags!
The Consumption of Plastic
Plastic pollution continues to be a significant problem in our life. Our consumption of plastic has affected marine species deaths, and caused human health risks. Our use of plastic is causing the destruction of our planet. In the video "Are You Eating Plastic for Dinner? | Short Film Showcase" by National Geography, it uses 3-D … Continue reading The Consumption of Plastic
Plastic Pollution Sucks 