My First Voyage To The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
I founded the nonprofit OPDERA – Ocean Plastic Debris Education
February 7, 2022
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I founded the nonprofit OPDERA – Ocean Plastic Debris Education
BBC: “Scientists have revealed a list of items found in a stomach of a sperm
8 million metric tons of plastic waste enter the oceans every year. The total weight of this plastic waste is the equivalent of 90 aircraft carriers.
The Guardian: “Plastic bags and flexible packaging are the deadliest plastic items in the ocean,
An example of corporate propaganda convincing consumers that the brand is not to blame but the consumers are.
This interactive tool allows you to see what the plastic particles are in the air you breathe, what they are made of – chemicals and toxins, and where they came from.
At any given time, 1,100 tons of microplastic are floating over the western US. New modeling shows the surprising sources of the nefarious pollutant.
A new interactive visualization shows we’re breathing in plastic all the time.
The Star-Advertiser in Honolulu released this story of massive plastic waste cleanup. Literally tons of Ghost Nets and plastic waste were collected.
Business Insider: “A ship operated by Evergreen Marine Corp., the company behind the vessel blocking
I took the OPDERA Pledge!
OPDERA.ORG is a charity that raises awareness about plastic waste in the world’s oceans. They provide education about plastic waste. OPDERA.ORG visits the Great Pacific Garbage Patch to show you what is there and conduct research.
Find out more at www.opdera.org.
You can take the OPDERA pledge too!
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