Ocean Pollution

Help A Researcher Out: Reducing plastic waste in marine environments

Carolina Garza (University of Bristol) is seeking expert opinions on the effectiveness of strategies aimed at reducing plastic waste in marine environments, with a focus on Latin America.

How plastic-free periods can reduce your environmental footprint (and save you some cash too)

Did you know that mainstream period pad brands (like Tampax, Lil-lets and Always) contain around the same amount of plastic as four carrier bags, and a tampon made by those same companies is roughly 6% of plastic (even before you consider the packaging or applicators)? Jasmine Tribe talks about plastic pollution, periods, and City to Sea’s campaign for a more environmentally friendly period.