Proposal to limit the generation of disposable products and regulate plastics
May 5, 2019
Oceana Chile
UK poll: Majority of people believe banning single-use plastics is the best way to tackle ocean pollution
March 26, 2019
83% say businesses are not doing enough 74% say government needs to do more 56% say banning single-use plastics would be most effective Supermarkets top list of where consumers want to see less plastic A new poll[1] by YouGov for Oceana (the largest NGO dedicated to ocean conservation) has revealed that the majority of people believe […]
Watch: Peru takes on plastic
March 20, 2019
Our oceans are filled with plastic, including single-use plastic: items and packaging designed to be used once, then discarded: plastic utensils, water bottles and straws. Putting the onus on consumers to avoid single-use plastic does nothing to keep manufacturing at bay. So Oceana in Peru partnered with local allies to push Congress to take on plastic pollution at its source.
Major photo exhibition showcasing the effects of human activity on Earth opens outside Scottish Parliament
March 20, 2019
A large-scale, outdoor photography exhibition showcasing the impact humans have on planet Earth is unveiled today at The Scottish Parliament. Curated by Edinburgh Science Festival, this stunning free exhibition is available to view until 8 May. A Human Touch invites its viewers to consider our impact on and responsibility for the environment and asks how we […]