Response to “Three problems’ with Verra’s first plastic waste reduction credits” by Madeleine Jenkins

I’d like to respond to Madeleine Jenkins’ article  “Three problems’ with Verra’s first plastic waste reduction credits”.  I’m Steve Hardman, Director of Plastic Collective, which is a developer of plastic collection and recycling projects that advises businesses on how to develop better plastic sustainability pathways and reduce plastic pollution.  Part of our work includes registering […]

How are Marine Megafauna Impacted by Plastic Pollution?

Photograph by Jordi Chias sourced from National Geographic. “Marine litter has become a pervasive pollution problem affecting all of the world’s seas. It is widely documented that marine litter, in particular plastic, has negative impacts on marine wildlife, primarily due to ingestion and entanglement. Most cetacean species (more than 66%) are adversely affected by this […]

Surfing towards Sustainability: Diving into WAW’s Ocean Plastic Supply Chain

Dreaming Big: Australia’s first Ocean Plastic Supply Chain Before WAW became a household name in the Australian surf industry, Rikki Gilbey was just another person dreaming big. What was driving him? Giving a new generation of bodysurfers a way to get barreled, while leaving nothing but a cleaner ocean in their wake. This is the […]