Ocean Conservancy’s Post

It’s #PlasticFreeJuly! Here’s how I reduce plastic use in my family’s life every day and save money. 💚Avoid plastic bags in favor of mesh in the produce aisle and tight woven cloth for bulk goods. Purchases go to storage bins and glass jars at home. 💚Cling film is out! Instead, try Bee's Wrap or brown parchment paper. 💚Stop clothes shopping period, especially for single events (it’s wedding season afterall), resell on Poshmark or donate to your local charity. 💚Pivot away from clothes made of synthetic fibers in favor of quality natural fibers. 💚 Wash clothes in cold water and replace plastic packaged detergent in favor of detergent sheets from Earth Breeze, Club Fresh, ECOS —there are options! 💚Replace teflon coated pans with stainless steel or cast iron. 💚 Eliminate purchasing prepackaged meat in plastic and styrofoam in favor of often fresher items wrapped in paper from the butcher’s counter. 💚Remind lawmakers to take action against plastic pollution: https://lnkd.in/eunhpir

Before it's too late... let's do something about it. 🌊 Our oceans should be vibrant havens for marine life, not suffocating under a sea of plastic. This heartbreaking reality is not the legacy we want to leave for our children. 💔 It's time to take action and make a change. Join us in the fight against plastic pollution. Share this post to raise awareness and take steps to reduce your plastic consumption. #PlanetVsPlastics #SaveOurOceans #PlasticPollution #OceanConservation #TakeAction #KindrAction

Earth Day 2024 - Planet vs Plastics Plastic is harmful to the environment, threatens wildlife, contaminates food and water sources and negatively affects the health of human beings. Take a stand with us against single use plastic. Increase recycling and upcycling efforts. Put pressure on governments to take action against plastic pollution and usage. Small life changes can make a big difference. Honour and protect our planet, our only home. #EarthDay #OnePlanet #OneHome #LoveThisHome

Celebrate World Straw Free Day with us! 🌍 Did you know that over 500 million plastic straws are used daily, contributing to the alarming issue of plastic pollution in our oceans? On this day, let's take a stand and say no to single-use plastic straws. By going straw-free, we can collectively make a positive impact on the environment, reducing our plastic footprint and safeguarding marine life. Join the #StrawFreeChallenge and share your experiences as we strive to create a cleaner, healthier planet. Plastic straws can take up to 200 years to decompose, emphasizing the urgency of adopting reusable alternatives. Tag your favorite local businesses, encouraging them to support the cause by adopting straw-free policies. Together, let's embrace sustainability and work towards a world with less plastic waste. 🥤🚫💚 #WorldStrawFreeDay #SustainableLiving #NoMoreStraws

Plastic pollution damages our environment and our future. When plastic litter gets into oceans, bays, and rivers, it breaks down into small pieces of plastic that bind toxic chemicals. Those chemical-laden plastic pieces end up in our bodies when we eat fish. Protect our health and environment too. To Support the Cause ,Kindly Donate by using the Secure Payment Link:- https://lnkd.in/gTgC6cB #WorkingForABetterTomorrow! #plasticfree #zerowaste #ecofriendly #sustainableliving #plasticfreeliving #plasticpollution #sustainability #sustainable #zerowasteliving #noplastic #reuse #saynotoplastic #plasticfreeoceans #savetheplanet #recycle #gogreen #environment #reducereuserecycle #eco #breakfreefromplastic #climatechange #reusable #vegan #zerowastelifestyle #ecofriendlyliving #ecofriendlyproducts #wastefree #zerowastehome

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗴𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗰𝗮𝗻? 😃 You deserve a medal. You're a hero 🤍 Keeping the environment free of plastic is key to preventing climate change. Here are some of the effects of plastic pollution on the environment: 1) Plastic pollutes the ocean 2) Litters the landscape 3) Non-Biodegradable 4) Plastic bags block drains 5) Plastic releases toxic when burned 6) Plastic pollutes soil 7) Death of animals 8) Petroleum is required to produce plastic bags. 9) Littering the Environment 10) Hazard to Children. With this, you should see more reasons to be part of the people who intentionally keep their environment free of plastic. Will you also join the party? #climrenew #saveourplanet #climatechangeisreal #changebeginswithyou

Aquatic life depends on quality water and water sanitation. STOP water pollution

The plastic crisis is threatening our oceans, with single-use plastic straws playing a major role. Millions of straws end up in the ocean daily, harming marine life. We must act now by rejecting single-use plastic straws ⛔ Opt for reusable straws or no straws to make a positive impact. Every small change counts. Together, we can reduce ocean plastic waste and protect the planet for future generations. Beyond beautiful beaches, the clean ocean movement safeguards our planet and human survival. It creates jobs, improves communities impacted by plastic pollution, and enhances global living conditions 🌎 We are dedicated to raising awareness and taking concrete actions for a cleaner environment. Every month, we support 4ocean PBC, an organisation committed to a global ocean cleanup operation. Their mission is to create a sustainable future where humanity coexists with nature, making organisations like theirs obsolete by doing their job so effectively that the world no longer needs them 🌊 Join us in supporting this cause: https://lnkd.in/gME3xs5W Let's work together for a cleaner, healthier planet for generations to come 💙 - #Sustainability  #Environment  #BeatPlasticPollution  #PositiveImpact  #GivingBack #PlasticFreeOcean  #NoPlasticStraw

🌍 Time to Act: Standing Up Against Plastic Pollution 🌍 Doesn't it hurt to see what we're leaving for our future generations? The stories of wildlife tangled in plastic, our oceans suffocating under heaps of waste—it's heartbreaking and it's happening right now, on our watch. But we are not powerless. Now is the time to take a stand against plastic pollution. We cannot afford to wait any longer. Our actions today will determine the world our children and grandchildren inherit tomorrow. Every single plastic bottle, bag, or straw we refuse makes a difference. Every time we opt for reusable alternatives or support businesses committed to sustainability, we are shaping a cleaner, safer future. Let's turn our outrage into action. Together, we can make a powerful impact. Join me in saying no to single-use plastics and advocating for policies that protect our planet. Let's be the generation that makes a difference. 🌱💧 #AgainstPlastic #Sustainability #CleanFuture #EnvironmentalProtection #ActNow

After casting our vote in the 2024 South African elections, we wanted to continue the theme of making a positive change. As a Consilio LLC #GreenChampion, with our theme being #PlanetvsPlastics we headed out into the open ocean on our kayaks to do an #OceanCleanUp. This pic was within the first 5 minutes of our mission, we ended up removing far more. Here are some tips to keep our beaches and oceans clean and our marine life safe: ✅ Use reusable water bottles and containers instead of single-use plastic bottles and wrap. This will help prevent the plastic waste ending up on the beach and in the ocean. ✅ Pack a trash bag – this way you can gather your trash and ensure disposal into the local municipal bins provided on the beach or better yet, take it your local recycling centre. ✅ Portable ashtrays – if you smoke, invest in a portable ash tray. Cigarette butts are a major cause of water pollution, and they harm marine life. Dispose of them properly to keep our beaches clean and marine life safe. ✅ Avoid plastic – Say no to single use plastics like straws. These items can end up in the ocean and harm sea turtles and other marine creatures. Please properly dispose of plastic waste to protect our environment. ✅ If you are going for a walk on the beach, please take a trash bag with you and pick up any litter you may see. Even if you are not responsible for the trash, we are all responsible for keeping our beaches clean. It is a small act that goes a long way to protecting our beaches and marine life. Please remember when visiting the beach, mountains or any other beautiful nature reserve, leave nothing but footprints! #ProtectourOceans #KeepitClean #legaltech #eDiscovery #talent #CapeTown Happy Adventuring!