Plastic is the most prevalent type of marine debris found in our ocean. Plastic debris can come in all shapes and sizes, but those that are less than five millimetres in length are called “microplastics”. Microplastics come from a variety of sources, including from larger plastic debris that degrades into...
Volunteering is when an individual(s) solely or collectively contributes for the greater good of sustaining a community through labour, skills, and expertise, while not expecting any gain in return other than the satisfaction the positive impact creates. Volunteerism is accepted all around the world as the best reflection of...
World Oceans Day that falls on 8 June every year is celebrated around the world, to inspire action by emphasizing the need for conservation for oceans in peril. Consequently, the conservation focus of 2020 lies on calling world leaders to safeguard 30% of the blue planet through a network...
As single-use plastic bans gain momentum around the world, Sri Lanka struggles to walk-the-talk by succumbing to pressure from manufacturers and retailers. Accordingly, the three endeavours that comprised the ban on polythene, polystyrene-based packaging and cutlery continue to lack efficacious enforcement. Ocean-minded consumers But on a positive note, there now exists...
