Our Planet Choking on Plastic

Plastics have revolutionized modern life with their convenience, but their environmental impact has become one of the greatest challenges facing the Earth today. “We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children,” said Wendell Berry. This powerful quote reflects the urgency of the crisis we face today due to the relentless spread of plastic pollution.

The Ocean’s Plastic Graveyard: The Harsh Reality of Waste

Every year, a staggering 19–23 million tonnes of plastic waste enter the oceans, rivers, and lakes. This is equivalent to over 2,000 garbage trucks dumping plastic into the sea daily. “In nature, nothing exists alone,” as Rachel Carson wrote, and plastic pollution is a prime example of how one pollutant can disrupt the delicate balance of ecosystems.

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a vast accumulation of plastic waste

Microplastics: A Hidden Threat in the Food Chain

Microplastics, tiny particles less than 5 millimeters in size, have infiltrated even the most remote places on Earth, from the Arctic ice to the deepest ocean…