Are we doing
too little too late?
Plastic waste has received the same attention as any other issue that is prominent in our world today. However, I believe the excessive information has reached very little public and we humans are ruining our own Earth. Instead of coming up with unrealistic solutions for the lazy population, we should seek motivation in the most uncommon people that are willing to do something before it is too late.
"A Plastic Wave" is a unique, moving and informative documentary which provides us with the roots of the issue, covers many perspectives, and allows us to build an opinion regarding the many complex stages of this epidemic. There is no better document to inform us about plastic pollution and all its effects, getting rid of the many misconceptions people have.
People are the answer, and the only solution to this crisis our whole world is facing is to educate new generations and unite to combat all the way from India's poor state, to England's concerning beaches.
By the time most of you have finished reading this, about 250 tonnes of plastic has entered our oceans...
What more are we waiting for?
A PLASTIC WAVE, THE DOCUMENTARY
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Wondering how you can do more ?
Take the relative of the author of this article who has been an activist for this issue and many more via social media. Leonela Mora, a Dominican model, has recently participated in the program "Run for the Oceans" and feels very passionate about raising awareness of this issue.
For more information, check out the link below :
RUN FOR THE OCEANS
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