Hi Gemma. 40% of rubbish in the Ocean a charity Ocean Conservany say comes from the general public, including plastic bottles, shopping bags etc... Some rubbish comes from landfill where it isn't properly contained and blows in. Some comes from storm drains (especially cigarette butts etc). The amount coming from boats has significantly reduced since the 1980s after the Marpol convention making it illegal, although I am sure there are still ships out there contributing
One question, and probably an obvious one, but where is the litter coming from in the North of Scotland? Is it boats throwing it overboard, tourists, fishermen or locals?
The reality is we really need to reduce our use of plastics full stop and recycling should always be the last our you list. Reduce, reuse, recycle last.
Reuse glass jars, buy a stainless steel drinks bottle and reuse. Get rid of your microwave and stop having meals in plastic throw away containers. Buy food in containers that are easy to reuse or recycle easily. There are so many simple, easy things we can do and save so much money in the process.
Then there is a lot from fishermen too. So as you can see it does come from all over the place! Hope you liked the video!
Kate
katehind 5 months ago
Hi Gemma. 40% of rubbish in the Ocean a charity Ocean Conservany say comes from the general public, including plastic bottles, shopping bags etc... Some rubbish comes from landfill where it isn't properly contained and blows in. Some comes from storm drains (especially cigarette butts etc). The amount coming from boats has significantly reduced since the 1980s after the Marpol convention making it illegal, although I am sure there are still ships out there contributing
katehind 5 months ago
One question, and probably an obvious one, but where is the litter coming from in the North of Scotland? Is it boats throwing it overboard, tourists, fishermen or locals?
gemmafreeman 5 months ago
ooo and I love the soundtrack too!
TheBexta 5 months ago
The reality is we really need to reduce our use of plastics full stop and recycling should always be the last our you list. Reduce, reuse, recycle last.
Reuse glass jars, buy a stainless steel drinks bottle and reuse. Get rid of your microwave and stop having meals in plastic throw away containers. Buy food in containers that are easy to reuse or recycle easily. There are so many simple, easy things we can do and save so much money in the process.
smartverity 6 months ago
Please everyone do your part and pass the message :)
BabyCassShoe 6 months ago
Brilliant documentary, thanks Lush!
gemmology77 6 months ago
poor birdies! ;C
xtinkerbellbethx 6 months ago
I love lamp.
BrickTamland00 6 months ago
I love fulmars.
CopiousJ 6 months ago
love it too!
sassylassie101 6 months ago
i love lush
bellaisaprincess 6 months ago