Dugongs and Seagrass

3 weeks ago

The ANZPAC plastics pact is launching the roadmap for achieving the targets set for 2025 today. Christina is participating in the panel session. You can register for the event via this link apco.org.au/events/7019e0000009a1yAAA ... See MoreSee Less

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Vanuatu Environmental Science Society

1 month ago

📢BREAKING NEWS: The #Queensland Government is moving to ban plastic microbeads, cotton bud sticks, loose fill polystyrene packaging, and the mass release of lighter-than-air balloons on 1 September 2023 - in a second wave of plastics to be banned under plastics laws.The government has also said they will introduce a reusability standard for carry bags, which will in effect ban disposable heavyweight plastic bags.Balloons and plastic bags are particularly lethal for seabirds and turtles, posing both an entanglement risk and causing life threatening internal blockages when eaten. This is great news for wildlife, and a huge testament to ocean lovers who have fought for more plastics action in the sunshine state!To see how QLD's new ban compares against other states, check out our scorecard here: www.marineconservation.org.au/which-australian-states-are-banning-single-use-plastics/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Vanuatu Environmental Science Society

4 months ago

The Problem of Mask Pollution

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The mandatory wearing of masks presents a negative factor with many disposing their protective equipment carelessly.

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Vanuatu Environmental Science Society

4 months ago

Now we have Covid, we also have Covid waste. On a short walk this morning I counted 35 disposable masks and 16 plastic gloves by the side of the road. We need to protect the health of our environment during this pandemic too, otherwise it will affect our health in the months and years to come. When you are out of the house your mask is supposed to be on your face protecting you and others, not on the roadside. Please dispose of masks and gloves in the right place for public health and the health of our environment. ... See MoreSee Less

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