Microplastics were found in sea salt several years ago. Now, new research shows microplastics in 90% of the table salt brands sampled worldwide.
Trash accumulates in 5 ocean patches, the largest one being the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. It is impacting our health, ecosystems and economies.
A Plastic Ocean’s message raises the awareness of plastic pollution and the existing solutions. It is creating policy and social change around the world.
Every year, the world produces around 5 trillion plastic bags. That is about 700 per person. Utilized for just a few minutes, take centuries to decompose.
In many places around the world, trash is a big problem and recycling is not easy, so people don't recycle. Gringgo make it easy.
The Ministry of Public Works and People's Housing Indonesia began testing a mix of plastic and rubber tires waste in the asphalt mix.
Eco Bali invented a two bin system. Red for non-organic waste, green bin for paper. They provide the bags and collect your waste as often you as you decide.
From the great mind of Ketut "King Kong" Kasih, owner of Volcom Indonesia. The red bag race is a competition to collect trash at surf contests.
Indonesian Waste Platform, a hub to promote and facilitate, connects stakeholders, shares news and contributes to capacity building cross-sector collaborations.