Oceana talks about the impacts of fashion on the oceans

October 19, 2020

One aspect of marine pollution that is not always so widespread concerns the impacts of fashion on the oceans. Like disposable plastics, synthetic fabrics like polyester and nylon release plastic microparticles with each wash and contribute 35% of the microplastic that arrives at sea.

Statement on the Government of Canada’s announcement regarding the upcoming ban of unnecessary single-use plastic

October 14, 2020

Today, Canada is one step closer to banning six of the harmful and unnecessary single-use plastics that are choking our oceans and marine life.

Amazon plastic bubble-lined mailer
Prime Day 2020: Amazon (AMZN) generates historic flood of unwanted plastic packaging, Oceana says

October 13, 2020

Today and tomorrow, Amazon (AMZN) holds its annual ecommerce sales event Prime Day, which some analysts predict will be the company’s biggest yet, potentially generating more than $9 billion in worldwide sales, up 43% from 2019.

plastic bottle floating in ocean
Follow Orange’s lead and avoid single-use plastics | Commentary

Orlando Sentinel, October 8, 2020

Oceana: A person can consume 14 microplastic particles when drinking a glass of water

RPP Noticias , October 7, 2020