WESTON, CT – November 16, 2023: The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) held…
Study Quantifies Sources of Plastic Pollution in the Ocean

Maritime Executive reports that “up to 95 percent of plastic polluting the world’s oceans comes from just 10 rivers”. CLICK HERE to read the article.
8 Ways You Can Use Less Plastic
Skip the bottled water and use a reusable water bottle
Avoid using a straw. Straws are one of the top 10 marine debris items found on beaches
Avoid using “microbeads” found in face washes and toothpastes. Look at labels for polypropylene and polyethylene
Buy products made from recycled materials with little or no packaging
Choose to carry reusable bags for all your shopping
Repair, upgrade or turn in your electronics for recycling
Wear clothing made of non-synthetic fibers. Polyester clothing is made of plastic
Compost and use fewer garbage bags.
RECYCLE and REDUCE plastic use to “Save Our Seas”!
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