Marine Debris

Plastic Pandemic

Amongst the tremendous amount of marine debris, 60 to 80% is plastic. Plastics are everywhere in our daily life. Shaped into clothing, containers, appliances and furniture, they are man-made materials which are supposed to make human life easier. Yet, it is clear we went a step too far when we began our throwaway culture. Every minute, the world consumes over 1 million plastic bags and 28 million plastic bottles. There are also disposable cutlery, foam boxes and many other things which people are eager to use but reluctant to keep. Though designed to serve for mere minutes, plastics are made to last for centuries. Their rate of degradation is so slow that it may take up to 1,000 years for a plastic item to decompose! They cannot be absorbed by nature even when broken down into microscopic fragments.

Be an Ocean Guardian!

The oceans cannot sustain our marine debris. The Earth cannot tolerate our plastic waste. Act now! Keep the oceans clean and healthy!

• Don’t allow any plastic to enter the oceans!
• Choose recycled products and biodegradable plastics.
• Recycle your plastic waste.
• Always bring your own bottle, food container and bag. Refill and reuse!
• Spread these messages to your family and friends. Join our hands towards debris free oceans!