TEACH EARTH & DISCOVER EARTH 2019

PLASTIC RIVERS
FROM SOURCE TO SEA
The complexity, scale and urgency of the plastics
challenge means it's something we must tackle together.
The issue of plastic in the oceans has attracted a lot of attention
in recent years. But did you know that the vast majority of the
ocean’s plastic in our oceans comes from the rubbish in rivers?
We urgently need to confront this problem, and stop plastics
from getting into our rivers. By doing this, we can safeguard
freshwater ecosystems, and our oceans and coasts too –
protecting human health and wildlife for the future.
Our Plastic Rivers project offers practical, evidence-based steps
to tackle the plastic pollution on our doorsteps, so that everyone
can be part of the solution.
What can I do?
As consumers, we all have a part to play in reducing the amount of
plastic that ends up in our rivers. To have the greatest impact, we
should be using less plastic by choosing alternatives where possible, or
by reusing the plastic items we already have.
Need some inspiration?
Our guide to the top ten plastic pollutants has some great ideas for
reducing how much plastic you use.
Download the guide here:
www.earthwatch.org.uk/get-involved/plastic-rivers
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