Plastics are widespread in everyday life. About 8 million metric tons of plastic are dumped into the ocean annually. Once in the water, which is not discharged from the waves on the shore, for the most part it breaks…
Want to Fight Climate Change? Plant 1 Trillion Trees
The total land, including current forested areas, that can support new trees Want to help save the world from climate change? Then grab some seeds, or some seedlings, and start planting trees like there’s no tomorrow. At least 1…
Bye, Bye, Plastic! Indonesians Have Invented Awesome Eco-friendly Biodegradable Bags
A company in Indonesia has created a plastic bag so eco-friendly you can eat it. It’s made out of cassava, the vegetable root which is a staple in the diets of many in Africa, Latin America and Asia, but…
Unprecedented Wildfires Are Smothering The Arctic In Smoke
Right now, much of the top of the world is smoked out. NASA satellites have observed what looks like a vortex of smoke swirling over Siberia, which has been on fire for weeks. Multiple satellites in orbit…
Semi-Finalists Gather in Turin for the The European Social Innovation Academy
About the Academy What do social innovators need when they’re starting out? 50,000€ to invest in their business is obviously a game changer – but so too are skills! That’s why each year we run the European Social Innovation…
Tesco, Sainsbury’s And Iceland Announce Latest Plastic Reduction Initiatives
Leading grocery retailers unveiled another round of plastic waste reduction initiatives this week as part of the industry’s wider drive to lessen its impact on the environment. Following a similar move by Asda earlier this month, Tesco announced that it…
July 3 – International Day for a World without Plastic Bags
A re-launch shopping bag flash mob took place on the Blue Market in Varna on July 3 – an international day for a world without plastic bags. The action is an idea of the Public Center for Environment and…
Via Pontica Foundation Received a Certificate of the European Commission
EU Green Week is our annual opportunity to embrace European environmental policy. Organised by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Environment, this key event in the environment policy calendar attracts policymakers, leading environmentalists, and all interested citizens from Europe and…
Underwater Fishing Club “Chernomorets” Burgas Launched Eco-initiative
With the beginning of the season the Burgas club “Chernomoretz” started an eco-initiative for clean water. The contestants of the most successful team over the years are provoking other clubs and enthusiasts in underwater and sport fishing in the…
World Oceans Day 2019: 5 Ways You Can Help Protect Our Oceans
Today it’s World Oceans Day – the day to celebrate the majesty of the world’s oceans and raise awareness about their preservation. Why are they so important? The world’s oceans generate an estimated 70% of the earth’s oxygen. They…