ocean plastics

Welcome to Ground Zero of the Ocean Plastic Pollution Crisis

Posted by Tisha Brown - 20th September 2017
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Greenpeace together with the #breakfreefromplastic coalition conduct a beach cleanup activity and brand audit on Freedom Island, Parañaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
All rights reserved. Credit: Daniel Müller / Greenpeace

My alarm goes off at 4am. In an hour, I along with members of Greenpeace Germany, Greenpeace Philippines and Greenpeace Canada will be getting into a van and on our way to Freedom Island – a bird sanctuary in Manila, Philippines. There we will be conducting a series of beach… Read More

Coca-Cola’s Love Story: where’s the happy ending?

Posted by Louisa Casson - 8th September 2017
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Dear Coca-Cola, I feel like our relationship is on the rocks. Take for example, your big romantic gesture to woo me with your cutesy multi-million pound Love Story advert – coming to a cinema near us all this autumn. Showing me we still have so much in common, like a… Read More

A monument to plastic pollution has arrived in London

Posted by Louisa Casson - 2nd August 2017
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Sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor's ocean plastic sculpture "Plasticide" is unveiled in London. The artwork has been produced in collaboration with Greenpeace. It seeks to bring home the stark reality of plastic pollution on our oceans and marine life.

Plasticide is back! Greenpeace’s monument to plastic pollution, created by celebrated artist Jason deCaires Taylor, is showing for the summer alongside the River Thames at London Bridge City’s festival. If you’re in or visiting London this August, come down and see for yourself this stark portrayal of plastic… Read More

9 ways to reduce your plastic use

Posted by Alice Hunter - 1st August 2017
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We’ve all seen the headlines about the huge environmental problems caused by single-use plastics. Governments and corporations have a responsibility to take action – but what can we do to cut down our personal plastic footprints? Here’s our 9 top tips: 1. Carry a… Read More