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#FatTuesday will soon be over. 🎭 But what will happen to all of those plastic beads? 🥳 🎉#MardiGras #PlasticPollutes #BreakFreeFromPlastic ow.ly/I1hl50QAL3g

DYK that the most common #microplastics in the environment are microfibers❓ – plastic fragments shaped like tiny threads or filaments. What is #microfiber pollution and its extent and how can we stop it? 👇 blog.planetcare.org/what-is-microf…

Voluntary action by businesses is insufficient to turn the tide on #PlasticPollution. We need ambitious, coordinated policy measures across the full plastic life cycle. We need a Global #PlasticsTreaty. Find out why: bit.ly/3vTP9jM 📸 REUTERS/Lisi Niesner by @wef

Could 2024 be the beginning of the end of plastic pollution? Governments are expected to wrap up negotiations for a global #PlasticsTreaty by the end of the year. Our colleagues explain key issues to watch out for: ow.ly/AxWZ50QyBZm

What’s the environmental impact of a to-go coffee? ☕ Whether they are polystyrene foam, plastic or paper cups, all have a huge impact, starting with their manufacturing. Curious to discover the most eco-friendly option?👇 theguardian.com/environment/20…

📢The 4th session of the #PlasticsTreaty negotiations will take place in Ottawa, Canada from 23-29 April. Register before 26 February: unep.org/inc-plastic-po…

Plastic pollution is a threat to ecosystems & to human health. Let’s #BeatPlasticPollution to protect our oceans, marine life, and biodiversity. Together, we can create a healthier planet. 🐠💙 #GlobalGoals Via: @UNEP_AsiaPac

You may consider price, packaging and health value when deciding what food to buy. But how often do you think about microplastics? 😳 Well, we did some research. Learn just how widespread these tiny plastic pieces are in our food system below! ⤵️ ow.ly/2tCV50QxqY5

🚨 🗣️"The marine biologist who first coined the term 'microplastics' almost two decades ago says we need to change our ways if we want to solve the plastic pollution problem." 🌊 #PlasticPollutes #BreakFreeFromPlastic ow.ly/PiLI50Qxrfo

👕 Textiles are a major source of microfiber #pollution, which widely reaches the ocean. How does it impact humans and nature? ▶️ Hear from leaders in this space about their groundbreaking research and the importance of sourcing new innovations: youtube.com/watch?v=83NL-8…

A recent spill of #plasticpellets on the Spanish coast has highlighted the need for regulation at the EU level, with environmental groups pushing for a zero-tolerance approach to #plasticpollution. bit.ly/47MzoIz

More than 170tn #plastic particles are floating in the ocean – and millions of them wash up on our shores. Is combing UK beaches for tiny bits of plastic a waste of time? theguardian.com/environment/20…

Laundry is one of the main sources of #microplastic pollution. This article explores how to clean your clothes more #sustainably to reduce microfibre pollution from your washing machine. 👕🩳🧼 theconversation.com/laundry-is-a-t…

The Salas y Gómez and Nazca ridges are a treasure trove of #biodiversity, but they are threatened by #DeepSeaMining, #BottomTrawling & #PlasticPollution. The #HighSeasTreaty will establish #MPAs so we can protect them. mpa.highseasalliance.org/salas-y-gomez-… 📷 Manu San Félix, Vellmari

Hermit crabs are 'wearing' our plastic rubbish bbc.in/48ZBS7O

Plastic has many costs. 🫰🏼💰️ Source: Energy implications of bottled water, by Peter Gleick and Heather Cooley of the Pacific Institute.⁠ ⁠📸 by researcher Sarah Balistreri ⁠ #PlasticPollutes #BreakFreeFromPlastic

Bottled water can contain hundreds of thousands of previously uncounted tiny plastic bits, study finds! 🤯 Researchers found that on average, a litre contained some 240,000 detectable plastic fragments – 10 to 100 times greater than previous estimates. phys.org/news/2024-01-b…

The UN has just a year left to develop a legally binding agreement on #plasticpollution, which would be a win for people and the planet. Read this insightful @wef article on how to end #plastic pollution forever 👉 bit.ly/3TWGtTW #PlasticsTreaty #OceanPlastic

95% of plastic polluting the world’s oceans comes from these 10 rivers: Niger 🇬🇳 🇲🇱 🇳🇪 🇧🇯 🇳🇬 Nile 🇨🇩 🇹🇿 🇧🇮 🇷🇼 🇺🇬 🇰🇪 🇪🇹 🇪🇷 🇸🇸 🇸🇩 🇪🇬 Indus 🇨🇳 🇮🇳 🇵🇰 Ganges 🇮🇳 🇧🇩 Mekong 🇨🇳 🇲🇲 🇱🇦 🇹🇭 🇰🇭 🇻🇳 Pearl 🇨🇳 Yangtze 🇨🇳 Yellow 🇨🇳 Hai 🇨🇳 Amur 🇷🇺 🇨🇳 According to Schmidt - Export of Plastic Debris by Rivers into the Sea (2017)

❓What policies should we prioritise to tackle the #PlasticPollution crisis? ❓What technologies should be scaled to deal with this crisis? ❓Why should governments & businesses support a circular economy? Read @PreventOPlastic Director's take. environmentjournal.online/features-opini…