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Watch our new short film about the inspiring work of the Clean Currents Coalition 👉 https://bit.ly/43XVYh6 We are the blue planet 🌍 – rivers, oceans, we depend on them. Getting plastic out of rivers and out of our oceans matters. That’s where we get insight to the problem and where action begins. But how do we turn off the tap of plastic pollution? The goal of the Clean Currents Coalition is to use their projects to drive upstream change so that there isn’t plastic in rivers to be removed in the first place. The Clean Currents Coalition is a network of 8 communities in 8 different countries working collaboratively to clean up rivers in their own backyards. But the Coalition is doing so much more than just capturing and removing plastic from rivers. They are raising awareness of the problem of plastic pollution, amassing the world’s largest database on plastic in rivers, educating and empowering their local communities, and engaging policymakers to make better and more ambitious laws and regulations. A HUGE thank you to 1606 Studio, Roast n' Post, Aaron Huffman, Rafael August, Natalie (Abbene) Pfitsch, Matthew Moresco, Mark David, Ariel Dovas, Doug Walker, Ryan Alexander Kavanaugh, Sarah Porter, Crystal Villamayor, Sean Wells, and many others for their talent, dedication, and passion for bringing the story of the Clean Currents Coalition to life. Marea Verde, Ichthion Limited, Ocean Conservancy, Centre for Marinelife Conservation and Community Development (MCD), WILDCOAST, Chemolex , Smart Villages Research Group, Greeneration Foundation, RiverRecycle, Waste4Change, The Ocean Cleanup, GraceKennedy Ltd., Clean Harbours Jamaica Limited, TerraCycle Global Foundation Tableau, Slack, Salesforce

Rivers are the arteries of our planet! 🌊🌍 It is essential to get the plastics out of our rivers before it harms any more living creature and affects life on the land. To restore our planet, the efforts to counter plastic pollution must be equal to the size of the problem. Local initiatives and global regulations are essential to safeguard our planet from further degradation. Therefore, The Clean Currents Coalition is making a difference. One community and one river at a time. From tackling the seemingly unbeatable mega problem to finally untangling the knots! Waste4Change has also made a significant contributions to river conservation! Waste4Change has participated in several river cleaning projects, including the Citarum Repair initiative. Waste4Change conducted research and provided guidance on waste management in the Citarum River, resulting in the successful capture and management of waste, preventing it from reaching the dams and the sea. What actions can we take? We can sort our waste wisely and collaborate with Waste4Change to ensure plastics doesn't end up polluting rivers and seas. Watch the inspiring journey of The Clean Currents Coalition on full movie: https://bit.ly/43XVYh6 #PlasticPollution #PlasticWaste #ZeroWaste

This #EarthDay - take 20-seconds of your day to appreciate nature at its finest, and this beautiful Kingfisher I filmed up in Dumfries, Scotland 🎥🌍 I've said this before and I'll say it again, our partnership with Lancashire Wildlife Trust is one of the best initiatives I've brought into Standby Productions, as it completely aligns to my own interests and hobbies - AND does good for the planet. I filmed this clip long before our partnership with the trust, but would never have previously admitted to spending a day in a bird hide waiting for hours on end to see a Kingfisher, but now I've embraced my 'bird nerd' side! 😂 I became pretty obsessed with Kingfishers and trying to film them at one time. They are the king of the river and the jewel most people want to see when they walk along streams and rivers. My dad had to wait 25 years to see one! BUT - plastic pollution can pose various threats to Kingfishers, including ingestion and entanglement. Kingfishers hunt for fish near water; rivers, streams, lakes and oceans, where plastic debris tends to accumulate. They may mistake small plastic items like bottle caps or bits of plastic bags for food, leading to ingestion and potential harm to their digestive systems. Additionally, discarded fishing lines and nets can entangle them, causing injuries or even death. So, efforts to reduce plastic pollution are crucial for protecting Kingfishers and other wildlife. Find out more about what EARTHDAY.ORG are doing to tackle plastic pollution here: https://www.earthday.org/ #PlanetVsPlastics #EndPlastics #EarthDay #ActNatural #ActNow

Did you know that turtles have been roaming the Earth for over 200 million years? Unfortunately, many species are now endangered due to habitat loss, pollution, and poaching. On this day, let's all come together to protect turtles and their habitats. Here's how you can make a difference: 1. Let's commit to using reusable bags and reducing single-use plastics. Plastic pollution poses a serious threat to turtles, who often mistake plastic bags for food. 2. Support turtle conservation projects or volunteering for beach cleanups. 3. Share information about World Turtle Day with your friends and family. Knowledge is key to inspiring action! Let's shell-celebrate World Turtle Day! 🌊💙 🐢💚 #WorldTurtleDay #TurtleConservation #ProtectOurTurtles

Every piece of trash carelessly discarded poses a grave threat to all the species; it contaminates water, is ingested by wildlife, pollutes the environment and affects the climate. Recognizing the urgent need for action, #HCLTechCanada volunteers, in partnership with A Greener Future, undertook a mission to clean up the shoreline at Jack Darling Memorial Park, Mississauga. We cleaned the shores, picking up litter and other pollutants to safeguard and support local marine life and ecosystems.  🐟🌱   Here are some numbers that reflect our collective effort: 👉 36 volunteers, dedicated 72 volunteer hours, collected 3,020 pieces of litter, including cigarette butts, plastic pieces, food wrappers, plastic and metal bottle caps, paper pieces and hygiene items. Impact: ✅ Cigarette butts we collected helped protect 703K liters of water from contamination.  ✅ Plastic pieces we collected prevent 6.6 pounds of plastic from being ingested by wildlife. ✅ Food wrappers we collected divert 7.6 pounds of plastic waste from Lake Ontario.    Thanks to our volunteers and #AGreenerFuture for organizing and supporting this initiative. Let's make a difference one piece at a time and build a sustainable environment.   #SuperchargingProgress #CSRatHCLTech

𝐊𝐄𝐄𝐏 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐒𝐇 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐘𝐎𝐔,𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐘 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐀𝐍𝐒, 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐃𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐒. In partnership with volunteer organizations and individuals around the globe, the International Coastal Cleanup® (ICC) engages people to remove #trash from the world’s #beaches and waterways. Thanks to millions of #volunteers around the world, the ICC has become a beacon of hope, leading and inspiring action in support of our ocean. Since its beginning, more than 17 million volunteers have collected more than 350 million pounds of trash. In 2023 International Coastal Cleanup Plastic pollution is a massive problem for our ocean, but even small actions can make a big difference. Every bottle, every straw, every piece of trash you clean up can lead to a cleaner, healthier ocean. Thousands of marine animals worldwide have been affected by plastic #pollution, including sea turtles, seabirds, and marine mammals. Therefore, Beach clean-ups are vital to mitigate the problem caused by ocean debris and the danger that plastic pollution poses to marine life As we reforest our oceans through our new sea forestation projects, it’s also important to remember our shorelines. If you head to the beach almost anywhere in the world, you’ll likely see evidence of human impact, like balloons, cigarette butts, and plastic pieces. Keeping our local beaches clean helps protect marine habitats and wildlife, while fostering a deeper appreciation for these beautiful natural spaces we all share. Trash looks good in dustbins and #oceans look good with marine life. Save oceans before it's too late. #SeaTheChange. #ProtectingBanjul #sustainability #Urbansustanablity

In 1997, Captain Charles Moore sailed from Hawai to California, stumbling upon an alarming sight: not ocean waves, but a massive sea of plastic. This unplanned encounter alarmed the world and raised awareness about what we now know as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPDP) —a colossal trash zone spanning 1.6 million square kilometres, three times the size of France! The plastic takes every form, from tires to shoes to lots of fishing gear. These larger items degrade through sunlight and wave action, breaking down into smaller pieces, ultimately becoming microplastics. Therefore, while the concept of a “garbage patch” brings up images of an island of trash floating on the ocean, it is almost entirely made up of micro-plastics, outnumbering vital zooplankton crucial for oceanic ecosystems by a staggering 5:2 ratio. The fishing industry significantly contributes to this issue. The fish we consume reach supermarkets through commercial fishing or aquafarming, and despite claims of sustainable fishing up to 1 million tonnes of this fishing equipment is abandoned in the ocean annually, with this “ghost gear” amounting to nearly half of the GPGP debris. But why should you care? Beyond the obvious catastrophic environmental devastation, it's not just about sad turtles. Chemicals from plastics, already present from the surface layer to the deep depths of our oceans, seep into marine creatures, continuing up the food chain onto our dinner plates. This isn't just about hurting sea life; it's a threat to our health too. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a collective problem demanding urgent attention. It reveals the stark reality of our plastic addiction and the consequential impact on our oceans, wildlife, and ultimately, ourselves. It's time to confront this plastic plague, advocating for preventing the production of plastic in the first place! 🌎🚯 #JoinUs #GPGPAlert #BreakFreeFromPlastic #ZeroWaste

Today is Ontario’s fifth annual Provincial Day of Action on Litter! 🚮 This day reminds us about the impacts that litter has on our ecosystems and that we all have the ability to #actONlitter . Take action today by picking up litter in your community, by cutting back on plastic waste, or by signing up to lead or participate in a shoreline cleanup! Check out our friends at OceanWise Shoreline Cleanup for opportunities to get involved 👉 https://loom.ly/qtPJkQI Every action can have a big impact, what impact will you have?

It’s #NationalCleanBeachesWeek, and we are here to educate you. Did you know that at current rates plastic is expected to outweigh all the fish in the sea by 2050? Plastics pollution has a direct and deadly effect on wildlife. Thousands of seabirds and sea turtles, seals and other marine mammals are killed each year after ingesting plastic or getting entangled in it. We must take action now to protect our planet not only from the unsightly plastic taking over our beaches, but also to save our oceans. Join the movement and make a difference! Follow and support amazing organizations like All For Blue , Greenpeace Greece , Ocean Conservancy , The Surfrider Foundation and NY/NJ Baykeeper . Here are some ways you can get involved: 1. Participate in local beach cleanups. 2. Reduce your plastic use and recycle waste or dispose of trash properly. 3. Educate others about the importance of keeping our beaches clean and plastic free.. Let’s protect our planet for the generations to come! ✨🌎 #PlasticFreeJuly Repost: 4ocean PBC Small Acts + Lots of People = Big Change Let’s get to it 🙌 #4ocean #dirtybeach