4 concrete actions to act against plastic pollution
1. Organize or participate in documented waste collections
With the beautiful days, associations that protect the oceans organize waste pickups near rivers and beaches. Document this pollution at the same time is better. Several of them thus offer collections at the end of which waste is characterized and identified. The results make it possible to inform local managers in order to find solutions.
2. Abandon single -use plastic bottles
In France, only 60 % of plastic bottles are collected for recycling, a large part found itself in the natural environment, the rivers then the sea. Until the end of June 2025, individuals, businesses and communities can support the zero plastic bottle. The dedicated site (Read the box at the end of the article) gives ideas of commitment and concrete resources.
3. Eliminate the butts from our streets and our beaches
Each year, nearly 30 billion butts are thrown on the ground in France. Not only do they seriously pollute the water by their toxic substances, but their plastic filter affects the marine animals that ingest them. Do not hesitate to offer pretty pocket hundreds to smokers around you. You can also reach the major megothon collection operation once a year.
4. Support the associations that defend the oceans
Maritime country, France has many effective associations on the subject. Surfrider, Wings of the Ocean, WWF … Supporting them financially allows them to act at the political level so that magnitude measures are taken. For example by weighing for the adoption of a global treaty against plastic pollution, under negotiation.
