According to Jambeck et al. (2015), at least eight million tons of plastics leak into the oceans every year. There is over 150 million tons of plastic waste in the oceans today, and without significant intervention, there could be more plastic than fish in the seas, by weight, by 2050...
global sustainability director, Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics, a partner on the report. "Companies don't make plastic with the intent of it ending up in the ocean, and we acknowledge the strong role industry must play in order to help eliminat...
Most plastic production requires a core ingredient: crude oil dug deep from the Earth’s crust. The seismic vibrations caused by oil extraction is enough to disrupt some habitats. But when you factor in the threat of oil spills and the infrastructure needed to transport resourc...
- Toni Kienberger, Founder, Ocean Material® OM Products The Ocean Material Group revolutionizes plastic waste from ocean pollution hotspots into a versatile lineup of high-quality products for diverse industries. From accessories to furniture, apparel to consumer electronics, and even automotive and...
Reducing beach pollution is a momentous task that requires effort from the public, businesses, and government. As an island nation, it is our duty to look after the ocean if we hope to look after our own health and well-being. Developing innovative materials to replace single-use plastic ...
Our team of experienced speakers is available to speak about the rise of ocean plastics, the solutions that organizations are implementing to reduce their single-use plastic footprint and the challenges of incorporating sustainability in operations. ...
As plastic waste accumulates in the ocean at alarming rates, the need for efficient and sustainable remediation solutions is urgent. One solution is the development and mobilization of technologies that either 1)prevent plastics from entering waterways or2) collect marine and riverineplastic pollution....
the National Geographic Society. “I’m particularly delighted that this expedition elevates women in science, technology, engineering and math around the world to help us understand how plastic moves through our waterways and ultimately to find ways to prevent plastic waste from entering the ocean....
With these limitations in mind, there are still ways to reduceplastic itemsentering the waste stream and, ultimately, plastic pollution. Below, we look at 7 solutions to the single-use plastic problem that you or your business can enact today. ...
The world's largest event dedicated to discussing materials innovations, technologies and circular economy solutions to create a world FREE from waste plastic Plastic Waste Free World Conference & Expo has rapidly become the must-attend international conference and exhibition for any company looking ...