Join the Ocean Network Express of North America at Long Beach CleanUp in Oregon. Supplies will be provided. Please dress appropriately for the weather, wear closed-toe shoes, bring a reusable […]
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The Great Lakes Pollution Question
The Great Lakes Pollution Question By Justin Dubs We all know about the Great Lakes and learned about them in school. Our teachers required us to memorize their names for […]
The Marathon Race to Cut Out Single-Use Plastics
The Marathon Race to Cut Out Single-Use Plastics By Ariel Williams Did you know that roughly half a million people come to cheer on the runners in the Boston Marathon […]
How Did Microplastics Get Into Human Placentas?
How Did Microplastics Get Into Human Placentas? By Marie Hasty, RN BSN Have you ever seen a photo of a marine animal opened up with a stomach full of plastic? […]
Discover Harmful Microplastics in Toothpaste and How to Avoid Them
Discover Harmful Microplastics in Toothpaste and How to Avoid Them By Rachel Francesca Limonciello Safety. It’s something we all yearn for. Security systems for our home, safe vehicles to drive, […]
5 Powerful Ways to Reduce Your Single-Use Plastic in the New Year
5 Powerful Ways to Reduce Your Single-Use Plastic in the New Year By Allegra Cook It’s that time of year when the goals on your New Year’s resolution list either […]
What Are Nurdles? The Tiny Plastics Causing Massive Ocean Pollution
Nurdle Patrol Volunteers What Are Nurdles? Nurdles are small plastic pellets, about the size of a lentil, that serve as the raw material for most plastic products. They are typically […]
How does plastic end up on beaches?
Here’s a list of possible items to zero in on: Zipper Bags Plastic Cups Plastic Straws Disposable Razors Disposable Diapers Plastic Drink Bottles Single-Use Face Masks How you can support […]
Ocean Plastic Pollution Facts
Plastic in the Ocean Solutions Place a small box in your car with reusable cups, plates, forks, etc. Keep a glass jug of drinking water in your car or boxed […]
