Plastic is interlaced with nearly every aspect of human life and is near impossible to get rid of. There are over 13 million tons of plastic entering our oceans each year, threatening marine life and polluting shorelines around the globe. Plastic can remain in the environment for hundreds of years, which eventually breaks down into even smaller pieces, called microplastics, that are more dangerous than the products they originated from. It is important to take action against plastic pollution; to clean, protect, and preserve our oceans. It is our responsibility to help the over 800 marine life species being affected and to ensure that the oceans remain a hospitable environment for generations to come.

    With the amount of plastic being poured into our oceans each year, it is equivalent to a garbage truck emptying its rubbish into the sea every minute, of every day. If we are to continue along this path, it is estimated that by the year 2050, there will be more plastic in our oceans, by mass, than there is marine life. To date, over 8.3 billion metric tons of new plastic has been produced, and only 9% of that amount has been properly recycled. Plastic packaging and single-use items enter the waste stream immediately after use and account for 61% of the litter scattered across our beaches, but it doesn’t stop there. Debris can be found in just about every corner of our oceans, including remote islands, the north and south poles, and even the deep seafloor. This plastic is responsible for the death of over 100 million marine mammals, as well as the closing of over 15,000 beaches annually.

    At The Ocean Bin, we pledge to make a difference in all aspects of plastic pollution. Through regular donations, we promise to aid in the protection of endangered marine life, to help with the removal of plastic from our oceans and shorelines and to spread awareness. Humans have relied on plastic for hundreds of years, valuing its durability, cost-efficiency, and utility, and now we are drowning in it. Join the movement and help make a difference.

    Plastic is interlaced with nearly every aspect of human life and is near impossible to get rid of. There are over 13 million tons of plastic entering our oceans each year, threatening marine life and polluting shorelines around the globe. Plastic can remain in the environment for hundreds of years, which eventually breaks down into even smaller pieces, called microplastics, that are more dangerous than the products they originated from. It is important to take action against plastic pollution; to clean, protect, and preserve our oceans. It is our responsibility to help the over 800 marine life species being affected and to ensure that the oceans remain a hospitable environment for generations to come.

    With the amount of plastic being poured into our oceans each year, it is equivalent to a garbage truck emptying its rubbish into the sea every minute, of every day. If we are to continue along this path, it is estimated that by the year 2050, there will be more plastic in our oceans, by mass, than there is marine life. To date, over 8.3 billion metric tons of new plastic has been produced, and only 9% of that amount has been properly recycled. Plastic packaging and single-use items enter the waste stream immediately after use and account for 61% of the litter scattered across our beaches, but it doesn’t stop there. Debris can be found in just about every corner of our oceans, including remote islands, the north and south poles, and even the deep seafloor. This plastic is responsible for the death of over 100 million marine mammals, as well as the closing of over 15,000 beaches annually.

    At The Ocean Bin, we pledge to make a difference in all aspects of plastic pollution. Through regular donations, we promise to aid in the protection of endangered marine life, to help with the removal of plastic from our oceans and shorelines and to spread awareness. Humans have relied on plastic for hundreds of years, valuing its durability, cost-efficiency, and utility, and now we are drowning in it. Join the movement and help make a difference.

    Sea Turtles are one of the many marine species directly affected by plastic pollution. The close resemblance between their favourite foods and various plastic products are confusing turtles, causing them to ingest the harmful materials. It is estimated that more than 50% of all Sea Turtles have consumed plastic at least once in their lifetime. When consumed, turtles can choke, sustain an internal injury or starve, ultimately increasing their chances of death. Scientists have estimated that once a turtle has ingested a single piece of plastic, it increases their chance of death by 22%.

    There is an exponential correlation between the amount of plastic a turtle consumes and their chances of death. With a 22% chance of death after a single piece of plastic is consumed, that number jumps to 50% when the animal consumes just 14 pieces, and death is imminent when numbers reach the hundreds. Thousands of turtles are killed annually by plastic pollution, and with current death rates, some Sea Turtle species could be extinct in as little as 20 years. The extinction of these turtles could have colossal effects on the balance of many ecosystems.

    Much like other aquatic species, turtles are very important for maintaining natural ecological balances. With the rapid decline in turtle’s, jellyfish populations are multiplying rapidly. The increasing jellyfish population is, in turn, decreasing the phytoplankton and zooplankton populations, which are at the base of every aquatic food chain. For this reason, and many more, it is critical to prevent plastic from entering our waste streams. In order to maintain ecological balances, revitalizing turtle populations is very important.

    Coral Reefs are very important in maintaining healthy oceans. Over 7 million species rely on Coral Reefs to provide shelter, food, and other resources. Aside from housing some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth, Coral also provides several other beneficial services; such as, protecting coastlines from the damaging effects of wave action and tropical storms, providing a source of nitrogen and other essential nutrients for marine food chains, as well as producing over $375 billion in tourism for countries around the globe.

    Plastic is harmful to coral in many ways. When coral comes in contact with plastic, the likelihood of disease increases from 4% to 89%. There is an abundance of bacteria and other harmful microorganisms in the water and on corals; if the coral is abraded by plastic, it exposes it to harmful bacteria and pathogens. Floating plastic can also restrict sunlight from reaching the coral, preventing vital oxygen providing algae from flourishing. Ensuring that initiatives are made to clean our oceans from plastic is critical to the survival of our reefs.

    Recent studies have estimated that there could be 11 billion plastic items tangled in coral around the globe. Due to unusually warm water caused by carbon induced global warming, coral is more susceptible to bleaching, and with the added stress from plastic, things can only get worse. Making sure that coral is not being damaged by plastic pollution is critical to maintaining healthy and prosperous oceanic ecosystems. Join the movement and help save the homes of billions.

    Sea Turtles are one of the many marine species being directly affected by plastic pollution. The close resemblance between their favourite foods and various plastic products are confusing turtles, causing them to ingest the harmful materials. Researchers have concluded that 52% of all Sea Turtles have consumed plastic at least once in their lifetime. When consumed, turtles can choke, sustain an internal injury or starve, ultimately increasing their chances of death. Once a turtle has ingested a single piece of plastic, it increases their chance of death by 22%.

    There is an exponential correlation between the amount of plastic a turtle consumes and their chances of death. With a 22% chance of death after a single piece of plastic is consumed, that number jumps to 50% when the animal consumes just 14 pieces, and death is imminent when numbers reach the hundreds. Thousands of turtles are killed annually by plastic pollution, and with current death rates, some sea turtle species could be extinct in as little as 20 years. The extinction of these turtles could have colossal effects on the balance of many ecosystems.

    Much like other aquatic species, turtles are very important for maintaining natural ecological balances. With the rapid decline in turtle’s, jellyfish populations are multiplying rapidly. The increasing jellyfish population is, in turn, decreasing the phytoplankton and zooplankton populations, which are at the base of every aquatic food chain. For this reason, and many more, it is critical to prevent plastic from entering our waste streams. To maintain ecological balances, revitalizing turtle populations is very important.

    Coral Reefs are very important to maintaining healthy oceans. Over 7 million species rely on Coral Reefs to provide shelter, food, and other resources. Aside from housing some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth, Coral also provides several other beneficial services; such as, protect coastlines from the damaging effects of wave action and tropical storms, provide a source of nitrogen and other essential nutrients for marine food chains, as well as produce over $375 billion in tourism for countries around the globe.

    Plastic is harmful to Coral in many ways. When Coral comes in contact with plastic, the likelihood of disease increases from 4% to 89%. There is an abundance of bacteria and other harmful microorganisms in the water and on corals; if the Coral is abraded by plastic, it exposes the Coral to harmful bacteria and pathogens. Floating plastic can also restrict sunlight from reaching the Coral, preventing vital oxygen providing algae from flourishing. Ensuring that initiatives are made to clean our oceans from plastic is critical to the survival of our reefs.

    Recent studies have estimated that there could be 11 billion plastic items tangled in Coral around the globe. Due to unusually warm water caused by carbon induced global warming, Coral is more susceptible to bleaching, and with the added stress from plastic, things are only getting worse. Making sure that Coral is not being damaged by plastic pollution is critical to maintaining healthy and prosperous oceanic ecosystems. Join the movement and help save the homes of millions.

    Sea Turtles are one of the many marine species being directly affected by plastic pollution. The close resemblance between their favourite foods and various plastic products are confusing turtles, causing them to ingest the harmful materials. Researchers have concluded that 52% of all Sea Turtles have consumed plastic at least once in their lifetime. When consumed, turtles can choke, sustain an internal injury or starve, ultimately increasing their chances of death. Once a turtle has ingested a single piece of plastic, it increases their chance of death by 22%.

    There is an exponential correlation between the amount of plastic a turtle consumes and their chances of death. With a 22% chance of death after a single piece of plastic is consumed, that number jumps to 50% when the animal consumes just 14 pieces, and death is imminent when numbers reach the hundreds. Thousands of turtles are killed annually by plastic pollution, and with current death rates, some sea turtle species could be extinct in as little as 20 years. The extinction of these turtles could have colossal effects on the balance of many ecosystems.

    Much like other aquatic species, turtles are very important for maintaining natural ecological balances. With the rapid decline in turtle’s, jellyfish populations are multiplying rapidly. The increasing jellyfish population is, in turn, decreasing the phytoplankton and zooplankton populations, which are at the base of every aquatic food chain. For this reason, and many more, it is critical to prevent plastic from entering our waste streams. To maintain ecological balances, revitalizing turtle populations is very important.

    Coral Reefs are very important to maintaining healthy oceans. Over 7 million species rely on Coral Reefs to provide shelter, food, and other resources. Aside from housing some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth, Coral also provides several other beneficial services; such as, protect coastlines from the damaging effects of wave action and tropical storms, provide a source of nitrogen and other essential nutrients for marine food chains, as well as produce over $375 billion in tourism for countries around the globe.

    Plastic is harmful to Coral in many ways. When Coral comes in contact with plastic, the likelihood of disease increases from 4% to 89%. There is an abundance of bacteria and other harmful microorganisms in the water and on corals; if the Coral is abraded by plastic, it exposes the Coral to harmful bacteria and pathogens. Floating plastic can also restrict sunlight from reaching the Coral, preventing vital oxygen providing algae from flourishing. Ensuring that initiatives are made to clean our oceans from plastic is critical to the survival of our reefs.

    Recent studies have estimated that there could be 11 billion plastic items tangled in Coral around the globe. Due to unusually warm water caused by carbon induced global warming, Coral is more susceptible to bleaching, and with the added stress from plastic, things are only getting worse. Making sure that Coral is not being damaged by plastic pollution is critical to maintaining healthy and prosperous oceanic ecosystems. Join the movement and help save the homes of millions.