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Did you know that a staggering 90% of the plastic we use is not recycled? It ends up in landfills, incinerators, or worse, our oceans. We are facing a planetary emergency, a silent invasion of micro plastics - tiny particles less than 5mm - that are infiltrating every corner of our planet, from the Arctic to the deepest ocean trenches.
These micro plastics, fragments of our throwaway and overconsumption culture, can take centuries, even millennia, to fully break down. Recent testing by Endangered Species International in the Philippines revealed a horrifying truth: our oceans are saturated with long-lasting plastics like Polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and more.
But here is the real gut punch: These micro plastics are not just floating around. They are being eaten.
Marine life is under siege. From tiny plankton to majestic whales, creatures are ingesting these plastic particles, leading to devastating health effects. Think damaged livers, reproductive issues, and even death. The food chain is compromised. Micro plastics are moving up the food web, potentially ending up on your plate. Toxic forever chemicals (also called PFAS) are leaching into the environment. Plastics release harmful additives and absorb pollutants, creating a toxic soup that threatens everything it touches. Entanglement and "ghost fishing" are decimating species. Turtles, birds, and marine mammals are trapped and killed by plastic debris.
The scale of the problem is immense: Hundreds of species are suffering, and the numbers are climbing. We are not just talking about litter; we are talking about a fundamental disruption of our planet's ecosystems.
But there is hope. You can be part of the solution.
Endangered Species International is on the front lines, fighting this plastic crisis. We are conducting vital research, raising awareness, removing plastics from ocean, pushing for strong regulations, and working to protect vulnerable species.
Join us. Together, we can:
Help us advocate for change and push for stronger regulations that favor the human race and all wildlife and not polluters who only think about profits. Participate in cleanup efforts We can live better and happier with reducing the plastic production and pollution by 70 percent. Educate others on the dangers of plastic pollution and overconsumption Make a donation to fund our critical work
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