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'A Hawaiian local has shared the dark reality of plastic pollution and the
devastating consequences for the island's once-pristine beaches.
In a 28-second clip, the nonprofit Sustainable Coastlines Hawaiʻi
(@coasthuggers) revealed the amount of plastic pieces found in a single scoop
of sand.
The tiny plastic particles are from large plastic goods in the ocean. When
plastic products, such as water bottles and wrappers, end up in the ocean, they
break down into tiny pieces due to strong currents, winds, and swells.
"This plastic comes from all around the world and ends up in the ocean,"
Sustainable Coastlines Hawai'i says. "It breaks into smaller pieces and ends up
here on one of the most remote coastlines in the world."
Sadly, plastics pose a serious risk to marine wildlife, who often mistake
pieces of plastic for food. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, when marine organisms ingest plastic, it can clog their
intestinal tract, causing digestive complications and, in severe cases, death.
Plastic pollution is a massive global crisis; however, by making small,
everyday changes, you can help reduce the amount of plastic ending up in the
oceans. A simple way to cut down on your plastic intake is by swapping
single-use products, such as water bottles, for reusable items.'
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
