Recycling, bioplastics, cleaning the ocean… what are the true solutions to act against plastic pollution?
| This summer, beware of Plastic Fake Outs! |
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| Surfrider Europe takes the next step in its campaign Break The Plastic Wave by partnering with Rethink Plastic alliance and the media Qu’est-ce qu’on fait?! to dissect three myths often displayed as solutions to the crisis of plastic pollution. Through a series of comprehensive infographics, learn the truth behind these common Plastic Fake Outs! |
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| 1. Recycling will eliminate our plastic waste. False! |
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| Recycling operations simply cannot keep up with the constant supply of plastic waste. It is a costly and complex progress that is highly inefficient. So what are the other solutions? |
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| 2. Bioplastics are fantastic. False! |
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| Bioplastic is unfortunately not the magic solution which will finally eliminate plastic pollution. Learn how to not be fooled by ‘green’ marketing. |
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| 3. We can clean all the plastic from the Ocean. False! |
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| And only 1% is floating and visible, the rest of it is currently sinking or already lies at the bottom of the ocean which couldn't be cleaned by even the most ambitious projects. Cleaning the ocean is like mopping up a spill with the tap still running. The true solution is to act at the source of the problem. |
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