U.S. Bill Would Ban Unnecessary Single-Use Plastic, Pause New Plastic Production

March 25, 2021

Today, Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Rep. Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif. — along with over 90 fellow members of the Senate and House — reintroduced the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, giving Congress the opportunity to enact legislation that stops plastic pollution at the source.  This comprehensive federal bill would continue the momentum initiated by […]

U.S. Bill Would Ban Unnecessary Single-Use Plastic, Pause New Plastic Production

March 25, 2021

Today, Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Rep. Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif. — along with over 90 fellow members of the Senate and House — reintroduced the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, giving Congress the opportunity to enact legislation that stops plastic pollution at the source.  This comprehensive federal bill would continue the momentum initiated by […]

A Traitor Among Us: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Plastic

March 24, 2021

You can find it in practically any corner of your home and, now, also in the sea. That is why it is time to face the plastic industry and, so that you know how they reach your home, we will tell you how it hides in some things that you may not know had plastic: Your soft […]

Vista moves forward with ‘options’ for single-use plastics ban

The Coast News Group, March 24, 2021

Do you have an innovative idea to reduce plastic waste at sea? Sign up for the No Waste Challenge award

March 23, 2021

Until April 20, 2021, registrations are open for the global No Waste Challenge award , aimed at projects that seek innovative solutions to reduce waste and rethink the production and consumption cycle, generating less plastic waste at sea. The challenge is promoted by the international platform What Design Can Do, with support from Oceana in Brazil. In 2020, Oceana […]