Australian scientists published a study in 2020 estimating that between 9.25 and 15.86 million tons of microplastics can be found on the ocean floor. There are some obvious ways to prevent microplastics from entering the environment, like not littering. And as we learn more about the problem, we...
Bacteria degrades bioplastic much more rapidly than conventional plastic, but that releases both methane and carbon dioxide – greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. It also breaks down into microplastics, meaning it gets...
The problem is exacerbated by sea, sunlight, wind, and waves, which break down the plastic into small particles called microplastics. Microplastics has been found in every corner of our planet, from the heights of Mount Everest to the deepest ocean trough. Microplastics are even found in municip...
Besides detergent, consider making a homemade stain remover and buying a microfibre washing bag to prevent microplastics from shedding off your clothes. Washing clothes on cold will also make them last longer, preventing plastic waste in the form of clothing and reducing your carbon footprint. 11...
Mumsnetter tip:“Ideally, buy clothes made of natural fibres that won’t release microplastics into the ocean.” AnotherMansCause 7. Reduce how much you buy The basis of sustainability in clothes shopping is avoiding overconsumption and giving back to the circular economy. As a general rule, ...
In fact, plastic bags that make their way into rivers, lakes, or oceans never completely biodegrade. Instead, they break down into smaller and smaller pieces,eventually becoming “microplastics,”which are less than 5 millimeters long. But although thesemicroplastics aren’t as visually intrusiveas...
Ocean pollution is now severe enough that the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals dedicated a target (14.1) to this issue, with the aim to “prevent, and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient ...
The impact of microplastics on our world is daunting; but every step we take to curb the creation of more microplastics, while also reducing how much of them...
But a new project aims to get ghost gear out of the ocean and provide the fishing industry with the opportunity to be part of the solution. GHOST GEAR IMPACTS Ghost gear can damage seafloor habitats and break down into microplastics. Wildlife ...
One bag that we highly recommend is the GuppyFriend bag. Most activewear fabrics are made with synthetic fibers that deposit into the ocean each time you put them through the washer. These are known as microplastics.The GuppyFriend bag catches and prevents 99.5% of microplastics from entering ...