There is a huge amount of information available, and many organizations pushing for positive action to reduce plastic pollution in the oceans. There are also many companies with impeccable environmental credentials.
These are my top picks, but if you know of more, please let me know by
contacting me.
Best Book on Ocean Conservation
The
Blue Frontier Campaign's book,
"50 Ways to Save the Ocean".
To read the chapter on plastic pollution,
click here.
Information on Plastic Debris
Probably
the most horrifying report on marine plastic debris that I have ever read.... making it clear that it is not an issue "over there" in the oceans - it is an issue that is affecting our metabolisms, our reproductive capability, our very future as a species.
Information about plastic debris
How to reduce urban impact
Tips on how to reduce your use of plastics
Ocean Conservancy
Conservation International
Ocean Conservation
Blue Frontier Campaign
National Environment Trust
Conservation International
Oceana
NOAA
BLUE Project
Global Warming
An Inconvenient Truth
Leonardo diCaprio Foundation
Articles
New Scientist's 'Instant Expert' article on Climate Change
Environmentally Friendly Suppliers
Patagonia clothing and gear
Green People cosmetics and toiletries