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Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean

Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean

I’m fairly new to the study of plastics, but after reading Susan Casey’s book, The Underworld: Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean, in which she describes fish living at incredible depths already visibly filled with microplastics

Celebrating Biodiversity Day

Celebrating Biodiversity Day

Today, may 22, the world celebrates Biodiversity Day, an important occasion to reflect on the significance of the diversity of life on Earth and to promote concrete actions to protect it.

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Enabling single use plastic

Enabling single use plastic

The production of single-use plastic will expand dramatically in the next few years, enabled by the financial community and the strong participation of  investors and banks.

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World Water Day

World Water Day

World Water Day is celebrated on 22 March, an anniversary established by the United Nations in 1992 as part of the Agenda 21 directives, the result of the Rio conference.

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Hello world!

Welcome to ESRAG - Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group Sites. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!

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EcoContest

EcoContest

Know a young person who is passionate about the earth?  Then share this 3-minute video contest opportunity, and their message may be shared at EarthX, the largest environmental show on earth!

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Zero waste event

Zero waste event

Reducing and reusing, and then composting and recycling – these are the tools for hosting a “zero” waste event. But how, exactly, do you get started?   Plastic Solutions thanks the dedicated team at  Bainbridge Island Zero Waste for sharing these tips!!

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How much plastic is in the oceans? 

How much plastic is in the oceans? 

More than 170 trillion pieces, according to a new study published in early March 2023.  This unprecedented level of plastic pollution started escalating rapidly in 2005, and will increase 2.6 times by 2040 if rapid and effective measures are not taken, the study reports.

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