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I’m delighted to announce that my provocative piece on the impact of #plasticpollution on the #tropics is the first published article in Journal of Tropical Futures published by @SAGEPublishers
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#plasticfree #plastic #plasticwaste #plastictreaty
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#plasticfree #plastic #plasticwaste #plastictreaty
Unsustainable #plastic production, use and mismanagement have resulted in increased #plasticpollution in the environment threatening #sustainability, especially in the #tropics.
#sustainabledevelopment #sustainabilitymatters #singleuseplastic
#sustainabledevelopment #sustainabilitymatters #singleuseplastic
Countries in the #tropics have been disproportionally impacted by #plasticpollution due to imports of #plasticwaste from developed countries, or because tropical Small Island Developing States have become overwhelmed by #singleuseplastics used widely in the tourism sector.
Did you know: Recycling is an oil industry lie, invented and pushed as a 'solution' to the plastic crisis in the 1980s and 1990s to placate the public and avoid bans?
Story time! ⤵️ #ZeroPlasticWaste #Plastic #PlasticBan
Story time! ⤵️ #ZeroPlasticWaste #Plastic #PlasticBan
Back in the 1980s/1990s, the public was becoming increasingly concerned about the amount of plastic garbage accumulating in the environment. So much so that the industry was facing a serious possibility of plastic bans – the ultimate nightmare for Big Oil.
Plastic bans would have interfered with their ability to profit off production of virgin plastics.
So they presented RECYCLING as the solution – and then spent tens of millions promoting it via ads, recycling projects + PR campaigns, telling people plastic could be recycled.
So they presented RECYCLING as the solution – and then spent tens of millions promoting it via ads, recycling projects + PR campaigns, telling people plastic could be recycled.
When #Delhi girl Priyanka Tiwari married in 2019, she shifted to a village called Rajpur in #Uttar Pradesh. Her first impression of the place was not pleasant.
@Priyanka_Rajpur
@Priyanka_Rajpur
The lack of a proper management system and functionalities in the village made it difficult to live in.
Improper waste management, damaged drains, and a lack of crematoriums were some of the issues.
Improper waste management, damaged drains, and a lack of crematoriums were some of the issues.
Priyanka, a mass communication graduate, felt the urge to bring about changes in the whole area.
🚨Work news!🚨
1) From this Friday, I’m really excited to be joining the freelance world after 7.5 years at The Independent. I'll be available for writing and editing work, and you can get me on: henderson.emma@live.co.uk
I'm looking for commissions too, my areas include...👇
1) From this Friday, I’m really excited to be joining the freelance world after 7.5 years at The Independent. I'll be available for writing and editing work, and you can get me on: henderson.emma@live.co.uk
I'm looking for commissions too, my areas include...👇
2) Food & drink, sustainability & greenwashing, plastic free & recycling, inequality, & consumer trends to name a few areas!
But I've written on everything from fashion, beauty & weddings to books, vacuum cleaners (!) and even... obits (ok, there was one obit)
But I've written on everything from fashion, beauty & weddings to books, vacuum cleaners (!) and even... obits (ok, there was one obit)
3) Plus I've reviewed restaurants, hotels, plays, festivals, gigs and a whollleee load of products!
I'm going to take a trip down memory lane and share some of my favourite pieces I've written along the way 👇
I'm going to take a trip down memory lane and share some of my favourite pieces I've written along the way 👇
Majestic. Groceries in each hand, crook of each elbow, balancing potatoes on his shoulder, leaning back ever so slightly…
I watched a guy walk out of the supermarket with a whole week's worth of shopping WITHOUT any plastic carrier bags.
Trying to cut down on #plastic? A 🧵
I watched a guy walk out of the supermarket with a whole week's worth of shopping WITHOUT any plastic carrier bags.
Trying to cut down on #plastic? A 🧵
So why go plastic free? It’s better for our oceans (microfibres from clothes, microplastics from decomposing waste). It means less energy needed to create disposable plastic bottles and bags.
Here are some ways to cut down, recommended by our fans on Facebook! #plasticfreejuly
Here are some ways to cut down, recommended by our fans on Facebook! #plasticfreejuly
Rosalyn - "I've started taking my bottles to fill up in a shop called Bare + Fair. I have been buying washing detergent and dishwasher tablets from @smolrevolution for a long time now. So I don’t have too many bottles to refill!"
1/. #THREAD (read until the end)
As people around the world mark #EarthDay a QUESTION...
Would you buy grapes that were individually wrapped in plastic?
#ClimateAction #ClimateEmergency #plasticpollution #ClimateJustice #EarthDay2022 #ClimateActionNow
As people around the world mark #EarthDay a QUESTION...
Would you buy grapes that were individually wrapped in plastic?
#ClimateAction #ClimateEmergency #plasticpollution #ClimateJustice #EarthDay2022 #ClimateActionNow
2/. “Every single grape wrapped in plastic! What the actual *#@*!”
You’d probably be outraged like my friend Diane was! #FridaysForFuture #ClimateAction #ClimateEmergency #plasticfree #EarthDay #EarthDay2022
#ClimateMarch #ClimateJustice
You’d probably be outraged like my friend Diane was! #FridaysForFuture #ClimateAction #ClimateEmergency #plasticfree #EarthDay #EarthDay2022
#ClimateMarch #ClimateJustice
3/. CONFESSION
The individually wrapped grapes iaren’t real
The plastic wrapped passion fruit are
Britain is the world’s 2nd biggest producer of plastic per person
Plastic waste kills millions of birds, sea mammals & fish each year
(Clip @GreenpeaceUK)
The individually wrapped grapes iaren’t real
The plastic wrapped passion fruit are
Britain is the world’s 2nd biggest producer of plastic per person
Plastic waste kills millions of birds, sea mammals & fish each year
(Clip @GreenpeaceUK)
@RayaIaseema #Tirumala #Tirupati
#TumburaTeertham ప్రకృతి ఒడిలో నిఘూడ వైవిద్యం.. తుంబర తీర్ధం....
#తిరుమలలో ఘనంగా కుమారధార తీర్థ ముక్కోటి
శేషాచల అడవుల్లో ఉన్న తుంబుర తీర్థం భక్తులకు ఆధ్యాత్మిక క్షేత్రమే కాదు.. ప్రకృతి రమణీయతకు పెట్టింది పేరు.
#TumburaTeertham ప్రకృతి ఒడిలో నిఘూడ వైవిద్యం.. తుంబర తీర్ధం....
#తిరుమలలో ఘనంగా కుమారధార తీర్థ ముక్కోటి
శేషాచల అడవుల్లో ఉన్న తుంబుర తీర్థం భక్తులకు ఆధ్యాత్మిక క్షేత్రమే కాదు.. ప్రకృతి రమణీయతకు పెట్టింది పేరు.
ట్రెక్కింగ్ వంటి సాహస యాత్రలకు స్వర్గధామం. కొండలు, కోనలు, రాళ్లు రప్పలు దాటుకుని.. తుంబుర క్షేత్రం సందర్శించడం నిజంగా థ్రిల్లింగే.
శేషాచలం అటవీ ప్రాంతంలోని తిరుమల కొండల్లో దాగి ఉన్న ప్రకృతి ప్రసాదించిన సుందరదృశ్యం తుంబుర తీర్థం.
శేషాచలం అటవీ ప్రాంతంలోని తిరుమల కొండల్లో దాగి ఉన్న ప్రకృతి ప్రసాదించిన సుందరదృశ్యం తుంబుర తీర్థం.
ఆదిమ మానవులు సంచరించినట్టు, నివాసమున్నట్టు ఆధారాలున్న ప్రాంతం ఇది. ట్రెక్కర్లు, సాహసికులు, అన్వేషకులు ఇక్కడకు వెళ్లేందుకు ఆసక్తి చూపిస్తారు. జలనిక్షేపాలకు ఆలవాలం ఈ ప్రాంత పరిసరాలు. మండు వేసవిలో పరవళ్లుతొక్కే నీటి అందాలను ఆస్వాదించాలంటే ఈ ప్రాంతాన్ని తప్పక దర్శించాలి .
1/. As millions around the world gather today to demand #ClimateAction a QUESTION...
Would you buy grapes that were individually wrapped in plastic?
#COP26Glasgow #COP26 #ClimateEmergency #plasticpollution #ClimateJustice #ClimateMarch #ClimateActionNow
Would you buy grapes that were individually wrapped in plastic?
#COP26Glasgow #COP26 #ClimateEmergency #plasticpollution #ClimateJustice #ClimateMarch #ClimateActionNow
2/. “Every single grape wrapped in plastic! What the actual f***!”
You would probably be outraged like my friend Diane was! #COP26Glasgow #COP26 #FridaysForFuture #ClimateAction #ClimateEmergency #plasticfree
#ClimateMarch #ClimateJustice
You would probably be outraged like my friend Diane was! #COP26Glasgow #COP26 #FridaysForFuture #ClimateAction #ClimateEmergency #plasticfree
#ClimateMarch #ClimateJustice
3/. CONFESSION
The individually wrapped grapes in the video aren’t real
But the plastic wrapped passion fruit were
& so is this footage
& so was Diane’s reaction
& so too was the outrage you perhaps felt
It’s time to channel the outrage into action
The individually wrapped grapes in the video aren’t real
But the plastic wrapped passion fruit were
& so is this footage
& so was Diane’s reaction
& so too was the outrage you perhaps felt
It’s time to channel the outrage into action
1/. QUESTION: Would you buy grapes that were individually wrapped in plastic?
#COP26Glasgow #cop26plastics #COP26 #ClimateEmergency #ClimateAction #plasticpollution #ClimateJustice #FridaysForFuture
#COP26Glasgow #cop26plastics #COP26 #ClimateEmergency #ClimateAction #plasticpollution #ClimateJustice #FridaysForFuture
2/. “Every single grape wrapped in plastic! What the actual f***!”
You would probably be outraged like my friend Diane was! #COP26Glasgow #COP26 #FridaysForFuture #ClimateAction #ClimateEmergency #plasticfree
You would probably be outraged like my friend Diane was! #COP26Glasgow #COP26 #FridaysForFuture #ClimateAction #ClimateEmergency #plasticfree
3/. CONFESSION
The individually wrapped grapes in the video aren’t real
But the passion fruit were
& so is this footage from Sierra Leone
& so was Diane’s reaction
& so too was the outrage you perhaps felt
It’s time to channel the outrage into action
The individually wrapped grapes in the video aren’t real
But the passion fruit were
& so is this footage from Sierra Leone
& so was Diane’s reaction
& so too was the outrage you perhaps felt
It’s time to channel the outrage into action
#Plastics' impact on the environment is well known, but what about their impact on human #Health?
Today, the #PlasticHealthSummit2021 explores the health impacts of plastics and policy opportunities for systemic solutions to #BreakFreeFromPlastic!
A thread 🧵
Today, the #PlasticHealthSummit2021 explores the health impacts of plastics and policy opportunities for systemic solutions to #BreakFreeFromPlastic!
A thread 🧵
“The toxic threat of plastics is not only a human health issue, it's a #HumanRights issue.” — @mariawesterbos, @plasticsoupfoun's Director.
We couldn't agree more! #Plastics impact human rights at each stage of their life cycle.
#PlasticHealthSummit2021
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We couldn't agree more! #Plastics impact human rights at each stage of their life cycle.
#PlasticHealthSummit2021
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The first session of the #PlasticHealthSummit draws the spotlight on the interconnection between environmental & human health.
Scientists are sharing their latest findings on plastics & blood, fetal development, & hormone-related disorders related to plastic.
Scientists are sharing their latest findings on plastics & blood, fetal development, & hormone-related disorders related to plastic.
Vivimos en un mundo lleno de plástico.
En nuestra vida diaria utilizamos mucho plástico; la mayoría de este es de UN SOLO USO y, una vez deshechado, termina contaminando el suelo y el océano.
¡¿Sabías que en Argentina se desechan 12 MILLONES de botellas plásticas DIARIAMENTE?!
En nuestra vida diaria utilizamos mucho plástico; la mayoría de este es de UN SOLO USO y, una vez deshechado, termina contaminando el suelo y el océano.
¡¿Sabías que en Argentina se desechan 12 MILLONES de botellas plásticas DIARIAMENTE?!
Para el 2050 habrá 33 MIL MILLONES de TONELADAS de plásticos acumulados.
Más de 500 especies de animales marinos son afectados por estos residuos y nosotros no somos excepción.
¡¡ESTAMOS CONSUMIENDO PLÁSTICO AL COMER Y BEBER AGUA POTABLE!!
Consumimos 5g de plástico semanalmente.
Más de 500 especies de animales marinos son afectados por estos residuos y nosotros no somos excepción.
¡¡ESTAMOS CONSUMIENDO PLÁSTICO AL COMER Y BEBER AGUA POTABLE!!
Consumimos 5g de plástico semanalmente.
En la actualidad podemos encontrar la enorme isla de basura GPGP (Great Pacific Garbage Patch) que aumenta constantemente su tamaño.
En todo el mundo se utiliza el PET (Politereftelato de Etileno) en donde una botella requiere 450 años para descomponerse.
En todo el mundo se utiliza el PET (Politereftelato de Etileno) en donde una botella requiere 450 años para descomponerse.
Yesterday, we officially Flag-Off #MissionZeroPlastic in #Kwara State. In attendance are Rep. Min. of Education, @KwaraEnv , Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA), & the Senior Special Assistant to the Kwara State Governor on #SDGs @DrJamila_Bio
@CocaCola_NG
@CocaCola_NG
All the stakeholders present pledged to support the #MissionZeroPlastic in #KwaraState and support our work in achieving #plasticfree Kwara State. The Flag-off was done by Mr. G. O. K. Towoju, Director and rep of the Perm. Sec. @KwaraEnv
And now the work begins
@Areai4Africa
And now the work begins
@Areai4Africa
Thanks, @Areai4Africa @CocaCola_NG for the #MissionZeroPlastic Truck for Kwara State. We are grateful.
@followKWSG @RealAARahman @firstladykwara @olatundekazeem @Optimistic_Ade @YinkaFafoluyi @rafiuajakaye
@HamzyCODE
@bamise951
@TemiNoble
@NiyiUsaefat
@lammyrichy
@followKWSG @RealAARahman @firstladykwara @olatundekazeem @Optimistic_Ade @YinkaFafoluyi @rafiuajakaye
@HamzyCODE
@bamise951
@TemiNoble
@NiyiUsaefat
@lammyrichy
Today is #GuruNanakJayanti550 . He taught us to #love #respect all 🙏🏽These #photographs are from the #BanglaSahib #Gurudwara (place of worship of the #Sikhs)It is said that its built on the bungalow (hence #colloquial term ‘Bangla’)of Maharaja Jai Singh, ruler of #Amber #Jaipur
8th Sikh #Guru, Har Kishen, helped #smallpox #cholera #epidemic patients in 1664 from here.The #freshwater from the well here quenched many thirsts. He himself succumbed.Later, the #Maharaja built a #reservoir, still revered as it #symbolically links to the water from its #well
The main shrine hall is painted with #gold, motifs here and the inlay work heavily influenced by the reigning #Mughal This Gurudwara is now #plasticfree from #October #gurunanak550 #sikhism #architecture #delhi #pakistan #religion #secularism #heritage #historic #handmade #India
While billionaires & so called liberalism try to guilt consumers putting the responsibility of any change on our shoulders...
It is tempting to reply that change can ONLY come through political action targeting those corporations & discount individual actions.
Disagreeing thread
It is tempting to reply that change can ONLY come through political action targeting those corporations & discount individual actions.
Disagreeing thread
2 First: yes, fossil fuel billionaires are cynical monsters who have spent billions in lobbying & spreading doubts to torch the planet without being disturbed - and to receive massive state subsidies doing that. They should be sued, dismantled & held accountable. Absolutely!
3 Order matters here. This comes first. This is the only way to reply to those billionaires' strategy (as pointed by @MichaelEMann ) to blind us by making us obsessed with all "sacrifices" pathing the way to decarbonize our society. So how to look at "individual actions" then?
Started my new year's resolution to buy #plasticfree. Thought I'd try out
@waitrose first, due to their "ethical policy".
I couldn't buy 90% of my shopping list so basically left with almost nothing.
Everything is plastic wrapped. All completely unnecessarily.
@waitrose first, due to their "ethical policy".
I couldn't buy 90% of my shopping list so basically left with almost nothing.
Everything is plastic wrapped. All completely unnecessarily.
This week it looks like aubergine and mushrooms only.
I brought my own tupperware so I could buy meat and fish plastic free. They wouldn't use them to sell me the deli stuff on grounds of "health and safety"
I brought my own tupperware so I could buy meat and fish plastic free. They wouldn't use them to sell me the deli stuff on grounds of "health and safety"
Look at this nonsense. Waitrose suppliers have actually actively moved away from glass to put oil in Faux glass containers. All of these are plastic.
