We know we have a plastics and microplastics problem. We know there are alternatives. Regardless of the precise “tipping point,” we should be making drastic…
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Tag: ocean pollution
“Cruise ships are back. And it’s a catastrophe for the environment”
Are we ready to really look at the cost of returning to “normal” when it comes to cruise ships? Let’s hope so because they are…
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CROSSROADS: Shipping and the Environment
We’ve got to make changes in the shipping industry… The environmental impact of modern shipping has long been acknowledged to be a negative externality of…
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Do ‘Plastic Credits’ Make a Difference?
‘Plastic Credits”‘ are a trending approach to addressing our plastic pollution problem but many wonder if they are just another form of greenwashing. “Plastic credits…
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Charleston’s Single-Use Plastic Regulations are Back in Place
Good news for the environment in the Lowcountry. The temporary pause on single-use plastic regulation in City of Charleston and Charleston County has ended and…
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The Ocean-Bound Plastic Problem
If we are going to reduce the plastic in our oceans, we need to address “Ocean Bound Plastic.” This ECO WATCH guide to ocean plastics…
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