How to go plastic-free for a day at the beach

How to go plastic-free for a day at the beach | ecogreenlove

Lycra, neoprene, polystyrene and other potential pollutants have become near-ubiquitous. Pre-1950, we just didn’t take plastic to the beach. Now it’s virtually impossible not to, even if it’s just you and your swimmers.

These are the some of the best ways to avoid seaside plastic pollution:

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7 Threats to Sea Turtles + Ways You can Help [Visuals]

7 Threats to Sea Turtles + Ways You can Help [Visuals] | ecogreenlove

Discover the threats, but also, the simple ways you can make a difference in the lives of sea turtles every day! Our resilient ocean friends need our support to ensure they flourish for future generations.

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Confused about recycling? It’s not your fault [Video]

If you’ve ever looked at the bottom of a disposable bottle or cup, you’ve probably noticed a recycling symbol. Seeing this, many people assume the item should be put in a recycling bin. Yet many plastics are incapable of being recycled at most centers. In fact, only 9% is recycled each year. So why are so few plastics recycled? And what do these symbols actually mean? Shannon Odell investigates.

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Solutions to Plastic Pollution [Visual]

Solutions to Plastic Pollution [Visuals] | ecogreenlove

The 2023 World Environment Day campaign #BeatPlasticPollution calls for global solutions to combat plastic pollution. Join us for the 2023 #WorldEnvironmentDay celebrations because we can Beat Plastic Pollution!

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Greenwashing Companies & Corporations

Greenwashing Companies & Corporations | ecogreenlove

Greenwashing can be as subtle as a misleading packaging choice all the way to fossil fuel companies touting themselves as being eco-champions. Either way, greenwashing is a harmful and deceitful way of advertising that a company is more sustainable than it actually is. Companies that make false claims should be held accountable. Here are 10 companies that have been caught greenwashing in various ways.

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