Malaysia drowning in plastic
For years, China accepted enormous amounts of plastic waste from wealthy countries — but in 2018 it imposed a ban. Now other Southeast Asian countries like Malaysia are being flooded with plastic waste.
Source: CNN
For years, China accepted enormous amounts of plastic waste from wealthy countries — but in 2018 it imposed a ban. Now other Southeast Asian countries like Malaysia are being flooded with plastic waste.
Source: CNN
MYTH #1: The technology for tethering caps does not exist and is not being used. FACT: It does exist and it is being used. Crystal Geyser is using its 1-Cap, manufactured in California, and rolling it out eventually at all bottling plants. This cap uses less plastic and is saving the company money. Coca-Cola and…
Marine Debris in the North Pacific Marine debris degrades ocean habitats, endangers marine and coastal wildlife, causes navigation hazards, results in economic losses to industry and governments, and threatens human health and safety. EPA Pacific Southwest (Region 9) is tapping existing programs and resources to advance the prevention, reduction and clean-up of marine debris in…
SB 54/AB 1080 have passed the Senate/Assembly appropriations committee!! Urge your representatives to Vote #YesonSB54 #YesonAB1080 Click here to find out who they are More legislation information
We are calling upon Coke and Pepsi to redesign their bottles – leash the lid – and reduce plastic pollution harm to the albatross and the rest of our ocean eco-system. Our Change.org petition now has 91,590 supporters – more than 60% of our goal of 150,000. Please sign today!
1) Call your California Legislator to let them know that you support AB 319 by Assembly Member Stone. The bill would require that plastic beverage container caps be attached to the bottle, or designed such that the beverage is consumed without removing the cap. This bill is up in its first Committee – Assembly Natural…
Take Action to Help Pass California’s AB 319! Here’s what you can do! Share the AB 319 Fact Sheet. Write a Letter of Support for the bill to your California State Assembly Member and California State Senator. Send a Letter to the Editor of your local newspaper, or an OpEd, talking about why you think…