The Direct Effects Of Ocean Pollution
Introduction Plastic pollution has been an issue for years, and personal protective equipment is only adding to the problem. Personal protective equipment includes masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, and more. Before the COVID-19 pandemic started, global plastic pollution had quadrupled over the last four decades. Now, masks and gloves are reaching the seas and confusing ocean […]
Plastic Consequences
Introduction Recently, San Francisco has approved a proposed ban “on plastic straws and takeout containers treated with fluorinated chemicals.” The ban not only gets rid of these, but also targets plastic utensils, making restaurants only include them with orders if a customer specifically requests for them. California in general has been focused on decreasing plastic waste […]
Environmental Awareness Will Begin at The Tip of a Straw
How Much Plastic Do We Use? If you enjoy the modern conveniences of life, then it should come as no surprise that plastics appear everywhere. With over 300 million metric tons of plastic being produced annually, there are plenty of opportunities for plastic to find its way into the environment as waste. Even with various […]
Technology the Only Way to Solve California’s Drought?
In the past 6 months, California has experienced a severe drought. One so severe it is looking to surpass any precedent levels. As of April 8th, not one part of California was not in a drought. Most people don’t really imagine our country having a drought. They see it as something old such as the […]