Making A Switch Really Isn’t That Difficult
July 31, 2019
Written By: Tanya McNab I’m an extreme creature of habit. In every part of my life from my work to my wardrobe, my diet to my travel habits, I follow an unvarying routine. Recently, I’ve taken a keen interest in learning more about conservation efforts globally but specifically regarding single-use plastics since Belize is on […]
Peru with Plastic P: New Oceana campaign calls for the effective application of the Plastics Law
July 18, 2019
The marine conservation organization Oceana Peru launched a new campaign to convene the active participation of citizens and companies in the execution of the law that regulates single-use plastics in Peru (Law 30884), which will help reduce pollution from the Peruvian sea. Through a video that reverses the classic of Creole music “Y se llama […]
Oceana Applauds California Senate for Passing Single-Use Packaging and Plastics Bill
May 29, 2019
Today, the California State Senate passed the California Circular Economy and Plastic Pollution Reduction Act (SB-54), which will set a high bar for reducing single-use packaging across the country. The legislation — introduced by Sen. Ben Allen, D-Santa Monica — applies to all single-use packaging sold in California, as well as the top 10 single-use plastic items […]
Oceana, Plastic Oceans Chile and a cross-sectional group of senators present an ambitious project to decontaminate the oceans of disposable products and plastics
May 14, 2019
Measure is aimed at establishments that sell food Law establishes its entry into force progressively within a period of three years On average, at least eight million tons of plastic enter the oceans every year, while 75% of the waste found in beach cleaning corresponds to products of this material. The environmental impact is severe […]