Picking up plastic waste on the beach is just the start. π Most plastic in our oceans breaks down into microplastics that harm marine life & even end up on our plates. π Over 8M tons of plastic enter oceans yearly. Letβs reduce, recycle, and make a change! β»οΈ #ProtectOurOceans
Another day at the collection center! πͺ Our incredible women team is sorting plastic by type and colorβcrucial for proper recycling. β»οΈ Once sorted, it's packed and ready for the recycler. Their hard work makes a big impact in keeping our oceans clean! π
Found this plastic washed up after 30+ years, breaking down into microplastics instead of disappearing. π Plastic doesnβt go awayβletβs keep it out of our oceans! ποΈπ―π
Video repost from @RubbishWalk/IG
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On Sept 27, 24, we joined East Lombok Environmental Dept, Waste Banks, & the community for a major cleanup at Labuan Haji Beach, Indonesia. Over 70 volunteers collected 2.5 tons of plastic, mostly washed in from a nearby river. Cleanup is just the startβstay tuned for more! ππ
π Fun Facts About Recycling β»οΈ
1οΈβ£ Most plastic bottles can be recycled!
2οΈβ£ PET bottles (type 1) use 75% less energy when recycledβequal to taking 360k cars off the road π
3οΈβ£ Recycling saves water π§
4οΈβ£ Bottles = 14% of litter. Letβs keep oceans clean! π
Join us for World Cleanup Day 2024 at Labuhan Haji Beach, Lombok! π
Letβs protect our oceans on 27th September at 3 PM. Weβll provide gloves, food, and waterβjust bring your hat & tumbler! π
For details, contact Rika: (+62) 851-5768-7730. Let's keep our beaches beautiful! π
Throwback to our unforgettable visit to Lombok! ποΈβ¨
Swipe to discover the clear, recyclable materials we found, showcasing Lombok's promise for sustainable future.
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Great News for Our Oceans! π
Check out Dell's EcoLoop Pro Backpack 15. This great bag blends eco-innovative design with ocean-bound plastic! Plus the fabric is certified by us at OceanCycle.
#OceanCycleCertified#Recycled#OceanBoundPlastic#OceanPlastic
π Good Ocean News! π Meet the Waste Shark, a robot collecting 21,000 plastic bottles daily, and bacteria engineered to 'eat' plastic, turning it into useful liquids! π€π¦ π§ Celebrating these eco-innovations helping our oceans. #GoodOceanNews
Empowering communities for a cleaner planet! πβ¨ Big up to Bank Sampah Mandiri Selong in Lombok for tackling low-value plastic, a major pollution issue. Their efforts are making a big difference in reducing waste. Let's join this wave of change! ππ
#LombokIndonesia
Ring in 2024 with a wave of ocean advocacy! π’π Let's reduce our plastic use and protect our seas. Refuse single-use plastics, bring reusable bags, choose less packaging, and join beach cleanups. Small actions create big waves! ππ±
#OceanCycle
Great news alert! π Scientists have created sponges that absorb nano-plastics, and it turns out our oceans may have 30x less plastic than estimated. There's hope on the horizon! π
#CleanOceans#PlasticPollution#SaveOurOceans#OceanCycle
Meet Our Ocean Guardians!
These incredible individuals are battling ocean plastic pollution head-on on the front lines daily. Their tireless efforts aren't just about cleanups; they're shaping a brighter, healthier future for our planet! ππͺ
A Glimpse into Paradise Underwater πͺΈ π
Behold the stunning beauty of our ocean's coral reefs - a vibrant underwater metropolis teeming with life. But imagine if this magnificent world was marred by plastic pollution...
π₯Repost from: @haruka_okinawa_sea?IG