@coasthuggers: Here in Hawaiʻi our island chain sits in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The marine debris and microplastics that end up on our coastlines are brought here by a combination of ocean currents, wind, and swells. While much of this debris started off as large plastic goods, during their journey through the ocean they become brittle from the sun and break apart into smaller and smaller pieces. These tiny pieces of plastic are what hide under the sand of our beaches, impact our marine life and ecosystems, and slowly leach chemicals into our environment. Plastic pollution is a big problem but we can’t forget that large change starts small! You can start to make an impact today by swapping single use plastics with reusables and finding creative solutions to say no to plastics. You can also use your voice to advocate for policy and legislation opposing the plastics and fossil fuel industry! #sustainablecoastlineshawaii #cleanyobeach #coasthuggers #plasticpollution #plasticpollutioneducation #marinedebris

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Tuesday 20 August 2024 23:26:27 GMT