The issue of plastic waste
What is the CleanSeas:'Turn the tide on plastic' initiative?
UN Environment launched #CleanSeas in February 2017, with the aim of engaging governments, the general public, civil society and the private sector in the fight against marine plastic litter.
Over the next five years, they will address the root-cause of marine litter by targeting the production and consumption of non-recoverable and single-use plastic. To do this effectively, they need citizens to be aware, engaged and active in addressing the problem in their own lives and beyond. They are also giving a platform to hundreds of local organizations who are already doing important work on marine litter to highlight their efforts.
By connecting individuals, civil society groups, industry and governments, UN Environment aims to transform habits, practices, standards and policies around the globe to dramatically reduce marine litter and the harm it causes.
UN Environment launched #CleanSeas in February 2017, with the aim of engaging governments, the general public, civil society and the private sector in the fight against marine plastic litter.
Over the next five years, they will address the root-cause of marine litter by targeting the production and consumption of non-recoverable and single-use plastic. To do this effectively, they need citizens to be aware, engaged and active in addressing the problem in their own lives and beyond. They are also giving a platform to hundreds of local organizations who are already doing important work on marine litter to highlight their efforts.
By connecting individuals, civil society groups, industry and governments, UN Environment aims to transform habits, practices, standards and policies around the globe to dramatically reduce marine litter and the harm it causes.
What is the issue?In brief:
What are perspectives on it?Perspectives on plastic include:
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What causes it?Plastic is used around the world for:
How can we reduce the issue?
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Who is trying to solve the issue of plastic waste?
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