Protecting Our Oceans from Single-Use Plastics

Every second, people around the world use 160,000 plastic bags. Every minute, one million single-use water bottles are purchased. And with every load of laundry, more than 700,000 synthetic microfibers enter our waterways. This growing tide of plastic pollution is crowding our oceans, contaminating water resources, and endangering millions of marine species.

At Greater Good Charities, we are committed to addressing this urgent crisis. With the support of partners like Free the Ocean and Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii, we’re working to remove a pound of plastic from oceans and coastlines for every dollar donated. Together, we can protect marine life and preserve clean, healthy oceans for generations to come.

How You Can Help

• Go to Freetheocean.com and answer the daily trivia question
• Sign the petition asking the governor in your state to create a ban on single-use plastic bottles. 

• Reduce reliance on single-use plastics. Choose reusable bottles, mugs, and bags. These small changes add up to big results.
• Stay informed and spread awareness by learning more and sharing solutions, we can inspire others to reduce their plastic footprint.

Recycling alone cannot solve this problem. By cutting back on single-use items, we not only save money and reduce waste, but also take a meaningful step in protecting marine ecosystems.

At Greater Good Charities, we believe protecting the environment starts with all of us. Every action matters. Together, we can kick single-use plastics to the curb and ensure a healthier future for both people and wildlife.