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Want to help keep the outdoors clean in 2024? 👉 How about taking part in the Surfers Against Sewage Million Mile Clean? It’s about tackling plastic pollution by heading into your local green and blue spaces to clear plastic 💪 You can run your own clean (big or small) or join one. You’ll also get to submit your results so Surfers Against Sewage collects evidence to challenge Big Business and government legislation to do more to protect our wild spaces. ✅ An easy way to make a difference. This way for more info ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eEsd3Dxf #OceanActivist #MillionMileClean #Sustainability

𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬 Millions of tons of plastic and litter enter the environment every year, causing harm to wildlife and human infrastructure. This year, do your part to reduce pollution in Tampa Bay by taking an individual or business pledge at https://lnkd.in/ebJZYRi

*World Wetlands Day!* 🙌 💙 Today, on World Wetlands Day, let's shine a spotlight on the vital ecosystems that play a crucial role in our planet's health – our wetlands. 🌱💚🌍 However, amidst the beauty lies a silent crisis: plastic pollution. 😢💔 Share the video to spread the message!

Have you ever stopped to think about what pollution is doing to our planet? Each year, tons of trash enters the water and impacts the marine life that resides there. From plastic litter in our oceans to harmful emissions in our air, it's clear that we need to take action. Let's work together to protect and preserve our Earth for future generations! PURE Initiative hosts monthly cleanups around Tampa Bay, and we'd love to have you there to help make a difference. 🩵 👉 https://lnkd.in/eyP7mAJS How much trash can you identify in the sand below? #PUREInitiative #SaveOurOcean #PollutionAwareness #Tampa #Cleanup

Yesterday was a beautiful day, and I had promised my little niece a trip to the park for some quality time together. She's always been special to me, my little protégé and eco warrior, passionate about climate change and environmental issues. Whenever we head out for our Riverside Cleanup sessions, she's right there with me, eager to make a difference. After a day filled with laughter, rides, and various activities, we decided to grab a bite to eat. As we waited for our order, I noticed a young man nearby who had just finished drinking from a bottle of water and carelessly dropped it on the ground. Engrossed in managing our meal, I didn't immediately notice that my niece had slipped away from my side and approached the young man. Imagine my surprise when I saw her, just ten years old, engaging the young man in conversation. She calmly educated him about the hazards of littering and why it's essential to practice proper waste disposal. She emphasized that knowing and caring for our environment is everyone's responsibility. To my amazement, the young man picked up the plastic waste and searched for the nearest bin, moved by her words. In that moment, I couldn't help but marvel at her maturity and poise, far beyond her years. It reinforced my belief that educating the next generation about environmental stewardship is crucial. We must equip them with the knowledge and values to ensure they don't contribute to a world burdened by careless waste disposal. In our collective effort for a better environment, embracing sustainable living and adopting a zero-waste lifestyle are paramount. It's a journey that begins with awareness and individual responsibility, and my niece's actions that day reaffirmed my hope for a greener, more conscientious future. #staypositive #sustainableliving #wastemonie

Fancy listening to something that will leave you inspired to take action for our oceans? 🐠 Well, that's exactly how I felt after interviewing Sophia on the latest episode of Let's Dive In - Marine Conversation 🌊 #marineconservation #plasticpullution #oceanawareness

Earth Day is a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness and take action to protect our planet. 1. Learn About Environmental Challenges: Knowledge is power!  please educate yourself about the real environmental problems we’re facing. 2. Plant Trees and Wildflowers: Promote clean air and support indigenous wildlife by planting trees It’s a beautiful way to contribute to the planet’s health. 3. Volunteer for Litter Cleanup: Participate in local park cleanups or organize a recycling drive for glass and plastic containers. Every piece of litter removed makes a difference. 4. Walk or Ride Your Bike: Reduce harmful carbon emissions by going car-free for the day. 5. Limit Water Use: Conserve water by turning healthy, and taking shorter showers. Install water-saving systems like drip irrigation or rain barrels for gardening2. 6. Turn Off Lights When Not in Use: Save electricity by turning off lights when leaving a room. Switch to Non-Toxic Cleaning Products: Choose environmentally-friendly cleaning products.  Remember, celebrating Earth Day isn’t just about one day—it’s about making conscious choices every day to protect our beautiful planet! 

Today marks World Environment Day, an annual awareness campaign that is the largest global platform for environmental public outreach and is celebrated by people across the world. This day celebrates environmental action and emphasises the power of governments, businesses, and individuals to create a more sustainable world. This year's slogan for the campaign is: "Our land. Our future. We are #GenerationRestoration." The campaign recognises that we cannot reverse time and stop the harm that has already occurred. However, we can make an effort to rejuvenate the soil and replenish water sources. World Environment Day is a vital reminder of our shared responsibility to safeguard the Earth and promote sustainability, and so, across our region, our people came together to organise local litter picks. In total, 12 litter picks took place over the last month, with an amazing 115 volunteers all sparing their time to make a difference and help our planet thrive. Our people collected and responsibly disposed of over 640 kg of rubbish, with over 130kg of this being plastic waste. 👏 Well done to everyone involved; together, we have made a positive impact on our planet! #Altrad #People #WorldEnvironmentDay #Sustainability #ProtectOurPlanet

🌍🚮 On World Cleanup Day, Let's Act Together! 🚮🌍 "The greatest threat to the planet is the belief that someone else will save it." Let's shatter this belief and take action, one step at a time. Today, on World Cleanup Day, let's join hands to make our world cleaner, greener, and better for all. 🌱🌎 Whether it's picking up litter in your neighborhood, reducing plastic use, or participating in local cleanups, every effort counts. Together, we can be the change that our planet needs. 🌟♻️ Share your cleanup moments and inspire others to take charge. The power to save our planet lies within each of us. Let's make a difference today and every day! 🌏🌿 #WorldCleanupDay #BeTheChange #CleanerGreenerPlanet #ActNow #SustainabilityMatters #TogetherForChange

🤔 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙖 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙚, 𝙖 𝙫𝙖𝙥𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙗𝙤𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙤𝙣?   They were all carelessly thrown away into the bushes, amongst many other forms of trash, at Treptower Park in Berlin, often less than 100m away from the next trash can. 👎 But they were also all picked up by a group of volunteers from the German Fulbright Alumni Association. 👍   Last weekend, people all around the world gathered for #WorldCleanupDay to collectively remove trash from parks, forests, beaches, and rivers. We participated in Berlin with the local alumni chapter for a cleanup effort which was organized by our wonderful extended board member for sustainability Alexandra Schaller. Thanks again!!   It was incredible to see other groups picking up trash around us as well, showing that it truly was a collective effort, with some even sharing food with us, when we did a break. This experience reaffirmed our commitment to environmental preservation and the role each of us can play in keeping our planet clean and safe for future generations. 🌱 It's heartening to see the impact a group of dedicated individuals can have when they come together for a common cause (we collected around 50kg of trash in 4hrs). I encourage everyone to participate in local cleanup initiatives and raise awareness about the importance of responsible waste management. The next World Cleanup Day is March 16th, 2024, so mark your calendar. Together, we can make a difference! 🙌 #WorldCleanupDay #FulbrightAlumni #EnvironmentalPreservation #Sustainability #CleanUpOurWorld