Scripps Rady Ocean Plastic Pollution Challenge

Cross-boundary accelerator challenge to reduce the flow of plastic into the ocean. Program of UC San Diego Scripps Oceanography Rady School

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“Barbie Girl was wrong: life in plastic is not fantastic. Over 150 million tons of plastic already pollute the oceans...a minimum of 1000 marine species are contaminated. That’s 1000 too many.” -Jake Reynolds, Challenge Participant & Behavioural Science Researcher #marinedebris

[Scripps Rady Ocean Plastic Pollution Challenge @RadyOcean]

“People from diverse backgrounds alter the behavior of a group’s social majority in ways that lead to improved and more accurate group thinking. This is key [to] solve a critical, large-span issue like #plasticpollution ” -Fadwa Bouhedda, Challenge Participant & Biologist #ocean

[Scripps Rady Ocean Plastic Pollution Challenge @RadyOcean]

“As an Indigenous Water Protector, I am following in my ancestors footsteps defending our coasts. I have combined my background in TEK with modern day collaborative efforts - Jules Jackson, Challenge participant and Founder of Coastal Defenders #plasticpollution #marinedebris

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“The problem is not all of the plastic in the ocean – that is a symptom, an outcome of the greater structural problem.” -Julie Hopper, PhD, Challenge Participant and Postdoctoral Fellow at USC #marinedebris #plasticpollution #scrippsoceanography #radyschool

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“People feel empowered when they participate in a sound solution where they can see their contribution.” - Katrina Oprisko, Challenge Participant and Owner of Earthwell Refill in San Diego
#plasticpollution #radyschool #scrippsoceanography #marinedebris

[Scripps Rady Ocean Plastic Pollution Challenge @RadyOcean]

“We hope to give insight on different types of 'effective' solutions that can work best for different communities.” - Tanya Torres, Challenge Participant and California Marine Debris Sea Grant Extension Fellow #plasticpollution #marinedebris #scrippsoceanography #radyschool

[Scripps Rady Ocean Plastic Pollution Challenge @RadyOcean]

Catch up on the work the teams are up to with the new blog post!

https://t.co/0fKbmtKOwD

#scripps #marinedepris #Plastic #plasticdepris #ucsd #plasticpollution #plasticfree #radyschool #scrippsinstitutionofocreanography #SanDiego

[Scripps Rady Ocean Plastic Pollution Challenge @RadyOcean]

What makes solutions work? Our latest blog has lessons from other environmental issues that we can apply to reduce ocean plastic pollution

https://t.co/ol1tM3wNbP

#plasticpollution #marinedebris

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New blog! Enabling Success: Strategies and Solutions to Ocean Plastic Pollution “Everyone has a role and no single group can do it all,” Dr. Winnie Lau, Pew Charitable Trusts

https://t.co/jZKbvjjOug

#plasticpollution #plasticfree

[Scripps Rady Ocean Plastic Pollution Challenge @RadyOcean]

New blog! Understanding Human Behavior as a Tool for Fighting Plastic Pollution https://t.co/9VZzuha6fk

#plasticpollution #plasticfree #plasticwaste

[Scripps Rady Ocean Plastic Pollution Challenge @RadyOcean]

New blog: Moving from Blindspots to Innovation when Tackling Plastic Pollution.

#radymade #plasticpollution #scrippsoceanography #scripps #scrippsinstitutionofoceanography #radyschool

https://t.co/1tHatADAWx

[Scripps Rady Ocean Plastic Pollution Challenge @RadyOcean]

Looking at data is like following a map to buried treasure, new blog! https://t.co/GtR8XRLlbJ

#plasticdebris #marinedebris #plasticpollution #oceanpollution #plasticpollutes #radymade #scrippspier #scrippsoceanography #scripps #scrippsinstitutionofoceanography #radyschool #ucsd

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New blog post! Courses have begun & participants are learning about boundaries - and that plastic pollution knows no bounds. Dr. Kristen Goodrich, challenged the participants to consider who benefits, and who is disadvantaged, as we place boundaries. https://t.co/8jysNVrPey

[Scripps Rady Ocean Plastic Pollution Challenge @RadyOcean]

Opportunity from Ocean Funders! $100,000 Plastic Oceans Prize!
@BVCFund #plasticpollution

https://t.co/EcdYQqelWL

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Meet the Scripps, Rady and UCSD “change-makers” who are participating in the Challenge 😎 New blog post “Homegrown” Talent! https://t.co/fkoWAF0xm1

#plasticdebris #marinedebris #plasticpollution #oceanpollution #plasticpollutes

[Scripps Rady Ocean Plastic Pollution Challenge @RadyOcean]

It’s time! Program starts this week, see who’s up for the Challenge https://t.co/LJ0GrAP0pc

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Applications are now closed!Thank you to everyone who applied! We are reviewing applications and will notify you if you have been accepted by December 8th!

[Scripps Rady Ocean Plastic Pollution Challenge @RadyOcean]

Apply by Friday Nov 13! Free accelerator program with experts from @pewenvironment @UCSanDiego @AMNH & more #oceanoptimism #plasticpollution #marinedebris

[Scripps Rady Ocean Plastic Pollution Challenge @RadyOcean]

Apply by Nov 13! Free accelerator program to design solutions to ocean #plasticpollution with experts from Smithsonian @OceanPortal @pewenvironment @AMNH & more! Link in bio

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Apply by Nov 13! FREE accelerator program for professionals & students. #plasticdebris #marinedebris #plasticpollution