Happy June, the first month of Summer. Let's celebrate the summer months with World Environmental.
World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5th to raise awareness and encourage action to protect our environment. This year, the theme is tackling plastic pollution, highlighting the need for collective efforts to reduce plastic waste and empowering us to promote sustainable practices. See the Plastic Problem.
Sources
- Single-use plastics: Items like plastic bags, bottles, straws, and food wrappers are major contributors
- Microplastics: Tiny plastic particles resulting from the breakdown of larger plastic items
Plastic pollution is a pressing issue that has seeped into every corner of the planet, even our bodies, in the form of microplastics. World Environment Day 2025 aims to highlight the urgency of this problem, calling for immediate and collective action to tackle plastic pollution.
Effects
- Marine life: Plastics can be mistaken for food by marine animals, leading to ingestion and entanglement.
- Human health: Microplastics have been found in human organs and can pose health risks.
- Environmental impact: Plastics persist in the environment, causing pollution in oceans, rivers, and even remote areas like Mount Everest.
Plastic pollution is a complex issue, but collective efforts can make a significant impact.
Solutions
- Reduce plastic use: Opt for reusable items and avoid single-use plastics.
- Recycling: Properly recycle plastic products to prevent them from ending in landfills and oceans.
- Innovations: Development of biodegradable plastics and improved waste management systems.
