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TED Talks - The surprising solution to ocean plastic

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TED Talks - The surprising solution to ocean plastic

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https://www.ted.com/talks/david_katz_the_surprising_solution_to_ocean_plastic?language=en#t-32067

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73% of fish have plastic in them.

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Plastic is making greenhouse gases emit into the air which is causing global warming which is making it rain in Singapore when it is the dry season.

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In Singapore, where trash becomes ash, plastics are still a problem. ... Only 6 percent of the 815,200 of plastic waste generated was recycled. Analysis of the NEA data by Reuters shows that plastic waste per capita has increased nearly 20 percent over the last 15 years.

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In Singapore

A study by the SEC found that people here use at least 1.76 billion plastic items each year:

820 million plastic bags from supermarkets

467 million polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles

473 million plastic disposable items

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335 million tonnes of plastic produced globally in 2016, only 9 per cent were recycled.

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A 2016 WEF study said that plastics are entering the oceans at the rate of one dump truck every minute. At this pace, it estimates there will be more plastics than fish in the ocean by 2050.

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70% of people in Singapore do not fully understand what plastics to recycle

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69 people out of 214 respondents use plastic straws.

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Annually approximately 500 billion plastic bags are used worldwide. More than one million bags are used every minute.

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Over the last ten years we have produced more plastic than during the whole of the last century.

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Support Organizations Addressing Plastic Pollution

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Spread the word

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Participate In (or Organize) a Beach or River Cleanup

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Stop buying water.

Each year, close to 20 billion plastic bottles are tossed in the trash. Carry a reusable bottle in your bag, and you’ll never be caught having to resort to a Poland Spring or Evian again. If you’re nervous about the quality of your local tap water, look for a model with a built-in filter.

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This is a plastic straw,” Spiner explained. “Did you know, that in America, we use half a million of these a day? A day!… In every possible way, these things suck. I pledge, never to use a plastic straw again. And it’s easy.” -Jane Goodall

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The world’s oceans are turning into a ‘toxic soup’ of industrial waste and plastic, putting the future of humanity at risk
-Sir David Attenborough

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A million plastic bottles are bought around the world every minute. About 17,000 plastic bottles are bought every second. h
160,000 plastic bags are used globally every second!

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8.3 billion tons of plastic have been produced worldwide with only 9% of it being recycled.

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They found how it was overflowing landfills, floating in the oceans, strangling marine life and causing all sorts of trouble. So what could be done about it?

The answer stared them in the face, from the one million plastic bags being used every minute, the 10.46 million of tonnes of fabric waste created each year, and the willingness and generosity of people from all fabrics of society to do something about it. They created a platform that supports the diversion of post-consumer material (waste) into reusable bags to replace plastic bags and most importantly, start conversations.

The initiative spread enthusiastically, and is now in over 1100 communities worldwide. Hundreds of thousands of plastic bags have been saved from landfill, and behaviour change went way beyond the bag to other single-use plastics and sustainable living. Not to mention the immeasurable social impact of the conversations, connections and new friendships created in the process!

Perhaps, it's not about the plastic bag at all.

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They found how it was overflowing landfills, floating in the oceans, strangling marine life and causing all sorts of trouble. So what could be done about it? The answer stared them in the face, from the one million plastic bags being used every minute, the 10.46 million of tonnes of fabric waste created each year, and the willingness and generosity of people from all fabrics of society to do something about it.

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Mushrooms instead of styrofoam.

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Are You Eating Plastic for Dinner? | Short Film Showcase

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Plastic Pollution, Our Oceans, Our Future

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Plastic Pollution, Our Oceans, Our Future

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Plastic Pollution, Our Oceans, Our Future...

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Here's Why Plastic Is SO MUCH Worse Than You Think!

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https://vimeo.com/76085346

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TED Talks - Are Mushrooms the new plastic?

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TED Talks - Are Mushrooms the new plastic?

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https://www.ted.com/talks/eben_bayer_are_mushrooms_the_new_plastic#t-85433

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https://ecovativedesign.com

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnSi7ip32AU

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02WjKxk1veQ

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVoFeELi_vQ

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How do sea creatures feel when they are stuck in plastic bags?

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How do sea creatures feel when they are stuck in plastic bags?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaDx-WJAsaE

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Singapore uses at least 1.76 billion plastic items a year; almost 1 plastic item for 1 person per day.  Less than 20% is recycled, according to survey results announced by the Singapore Environment Council (SEC).

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Singapore uses 467 MILLION polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles a yearly. Singapore also uses 473 MILLION single use plastic things like takeaway containers.

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There was a survey sent out to more than 1,000 Singaporeans. A non-governmental organisation discovered that Singapore takes 820 MILLION plastic bags every year from supermarkets!!
Only 2% of these supermarket plastic bags were recycled! 2/3 were thrown away.

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When: Friday 10th May

Where: Changi Beach
Time: 10:20-12:30

Who’s dropping us: Poppy’s Dad

What we need:

Trash bags

Change of clothes

Water bottle (for everyone)

Tongs

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Plastic Pollution: How Humans are Turning the World into Plastic

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Sea Turtle Entangled in Ghost Net Rescued

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Sea Turtle Entangled in Ghost Net Rescued

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Sea Turtle Entangled in Ghost Net Rescued

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Last December, a study of 102 sea turtles from the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and the Mediterranean Sea found that every single one had eaten plastic.

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In April 2018, a sperm whale that washed up dead on the shores of Southeastern Spain was found with 64 lbs (29 kg) of waste in its stomach, including bags and a plastic drum.

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The whale was vomiting plastic bags when it was discovered, and marine biologists were unable to save it.

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Last July, a pilot whale in Thailand died after ingesting 80 plastic bags instead of its usual diet of squid and jellyfish

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Biologists found two plastic bags and a piece of a balloon in the young creature’s stomach.

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Changi beach=18 minutes away from school

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When plastic is in the ocean, sea creatures mistake it for food and end up eating it and dying.

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Plastic is found in the ocean as far as 11km deep, meaning synthetic fibers have contaminated even the most remote places on Earth.

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the average use of a plastic stirrer is 10 seconds

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In a drink, a straw is used for just five minutes.

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A supermarket plastic bag serves its real purpose for 30 minutes,

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By 2025, there will be 1 tonne of plastic for every 3 tonnes of fish.

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China contributes the highest share of plastic waste with around 28 percent of the global total and  China produced the largest quantity of plastic, at nearly 60 million tonnes. This was followed by the United States at 38 million,Germany at 14.5 million and Brazil at 12 million tonnes.

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An estimated 18,000,000,000 Pounds of plastic ends up in our ocean each year.
Researchers think that by 2050 there will be more weight in plastic than fish in the ocean.

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Humans recycle only 14% of our plastic.

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-  Cheap
-  Light weight
-  Durable
-  Protects food etc.

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Scientist believe in the year 2050 there will be more plastic in seas than fish

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Link

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When plastic is put into a marine environment it tends to break down into tiny pieces, they are a similar size of a type of particle that lots of different types of animals eat. Plastic can also settle on the sea bed, where it look like sand, then animals like worms and other animals that eat sand are in danger to eating plastic. Plastic other affects crill and plankton and the way that they function and move

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•Plastic kills millions sea birds yearly
•Scientists estimate that 60 percent of all seabird species have eaten pieces of plastic, a figure they predict will rise to 99 percent by 2050.

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1. reuse containers for storing leftovers or shopping in bulk.

2. Use a reusable bottle or mug for your beverages, even when ordering from a to-go shop

3. Bring your own container for take-out or your restaurant doggy-bag since many restaurants use styrofoam.

4. Use matches instead of disposable plastic lighters or invest in a refillable metal lighter.

5. Avoid buying frozen foods because their packaging is mostly plastic. Even those that appear to be cardboard are coated in a thin layer of plastic. Plus you'll be eating fewer processed foods!

6. Don't use plasticware at home and be sure to request restaurants do not pack them in your take-out box.

7. Ask your local grocer to take your plastic containers (for berries, tomatoes, etc.) back. If you shop at a farmers market they can refill it for you.

8. The EPA estimates that 7.6 billion pounds of disposable diapers are discarded in the US each year. Use cloth diapers to reduce your baby's carbon footprint and save money.

9. Make fresh squeezed juice or eat fruit instead of buying juice in plastic bottles. It's healthier and better for the environment.

10. Make your own cleaning products that will be less toxic and eliminate the need for multiple plastic bottles of cleaner.

11. Pack your lunch in reusable containers and bags. Also, opt for fresh fruits and veggies and bulk items instead of products that come in single serving cups.

12. Use a razor with replaceable blades instead of a disposable razor

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Singapore take 820 million plastic bags yearly from supermarkets.

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http://yupthatexists.com/goby-plastic-beach-fish/

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https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-goes-through-167-billion-plastic-items-a-year-recycles-less-than-20-per-cent-of
https://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/health/case_studies/plastics.html

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Singapore goes through 1.76 billion plastic items a year, recycles less than 20%

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https://coraball.com/

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Link

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Most popular single - use plastic items that people use 

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Most popular single - use plastic items that people use 

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1. Plastic cutlery
2. Plastic bags
3. Plastic coffee cup lids
4. Plastic water bottles
5. Styrofoam and plastic containers
6. PLASTIC STRAWS

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https://4ocean.com/blogs/blog/15-ways-to-reduce-your-plastic-use-4ocean?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIztuF2YPm4QIVQ46PCh2GcQNkEAAYASAAEgIiYvD_BwE
http://www.greeneducationfoundation.org/nationalgreenweeksub/waste-reduction-tips/tips-to-use-less-plastic.html

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Link For UK's plastic dumping        Link For Micro fibres in clothes

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https://4ocean.com

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1. Don't use plastic straws
Alternative = metal straws etc. Humans use 500 MILLION plastic straws EVERY DAY!!
2. Use reusable bags
About 1 TRILLION single - use plastic bags are used every year.
3. Say NO to plastic cutlery
Alternative = keep a small set of silverware on hand.
4. Say NO to your plastic toothbrushes
Alternative = bamboo toothbrushes
1 BILLION plastic toothbrushes are discarded per year, which makes 50 MILLION pounds of waste every year!!  Bamboo toothbrushes take about 6 months to biodegrade back into the Earth; plastic ones never biodegrade.
5. Evade products that have microbeads in them. Millions of microbeads end up in the ocean, and sea creatures mistake them for food and end up dying because of them.

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1. Stop using plastic straws, even in restaurants

2. Use a reusable produce bag\]

4. Give up gum

5. Buy boxes instead of bottles. ...

6. Purchase food, like cereal, pasta, and rice from bulk bins and fill a reusable bag or container.

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Seafood lovers could be eating up to 11,000 microscopic pieces of plastic a year.

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Plastic bottles last 450 years and fine fishing net will last at least 600 years (much longer for heavier nets) and plastic bags can take up to 20 years or more

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https://thesustainabilityproject.life/ecobricks-plastic-solved/

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50% of plastic products

are used only once and thrown away.

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About one million seabirds are killed by marine litter every year. 100,000 turtles and marine mammals, such as dolphins, whales and seals, are killed by plastic marine litter every year around the world.

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Protection

Preservation

Prevents Waste

Transportation

Displays Information

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300 million tons of plastic are produced every year, half of which is used in making single-use items such as shopping bags, cups and straws.

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Sea creatures are being killed by plastic. 100 million marine animals are killed every year by plastic, because of us humans. The plastic is ruining their natural habitat making it harder for them to live.

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How are sea creatures being affected by the plastic in the ocean?

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How are sea creatures being affected by the plastic in the ocean?

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https://www.businessinsider.com/how-plastic-garbage-affects-marine-life-2015-8/?IR=T
https://qz.com/1606148/stranded-dolphin-in-florida-shows-why-plastic-bags-are-the-worst/

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Plastic Pollution Affects Sea Life Throughout the Ocean

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Our ocean and the array of species that call it home are succumbing to the poison of plastic. Examples abound, from the gray whale that died after stranding near Seattle in 2010 with more than 20 plastic bags, a golf ball, and other rubbish in its stomach to the harbor seal pup found dead on the Scottish island of Skye, its intestines fouled by a small piece of plastic wrapper.

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1. Carry a reusable bottle.

2. Say no to plastic straws.

3. Say no to disposable cutlery.

4. Carry a re-useable shopping bag wherever you go.

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https://www.bpf.co.uk/packaging/why-do-we-need-plastic-packaging.aspx