Beat Plastic Pollution: World Environment Day Aniruddha Guha
This year (2018) India was the host country for official celebrations of WED and escalating the issue of Plastic Pollution for creating required awareness was a matter of utmost importance. This presentation was designed keeping the same in mind. It raised three basic questions,
1) What is the Problem (Problem Definition)?
2) What are the adverse effects of Plastic Pollution?
3) What can we do to stop it?
While answering these questions during the flow of the presentation, the sad reality of Great Pacific Garbage Patch was also discussed. At the final stage, solutions were proposed following 4R concept, namely, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rebuy. The presentation concluded with a small video trailer titled “Albatross” (By Chris Jordan) which exhibited the tragic truth of Midway Island, one the most heart-breaking consequences of plastic pollution.
Before going towards the solution we need to understand the problem. Composition of material on our surroundings, heir degradation time and their effect on environment.
A brief intro on Plastic pollution.
What is plastic pollution and how it effects us.
Whenever word plastic comes to our mind the first thing that strikes is HARMFUL!
So here is a little presentation to show how to convert that harmful thing into something innovative :)
ENJOY
2018: Effects of Plastic Pollution on Land and WaterJoshua Amponsem
Plastic pollution is threatening life on land and life under water. The presentation shows the effects of plastics on life on land and life under water. Additionally, it shows simple steps on how to avoid Single-use plastics.
Beat Plastic Pollution: World Environment Day Aniruddha Guha
This year (2018) India was the host country for official celebrations of WED and escalating the issue of Plastic Pollution for creating required awareness was a matter of utmost importance. This presentation was designed keeping the same in mind. It raised three basic questions,
1) What is the Problem (Problem Definition)?
2) What are the adverse effects of Plastic Pollution?
3) What can we do to stop it?
While answering these questions during the flow of the presentation, the sad reality of Great Pacific Garbage Patch was also discussed. At the final stage, solutions were proposed following 4R concept, namely, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rebuy. The presentation concluded with a small video trailer titled “Albatross” (By Chris Jordan) which exhibited the tragic truth of Midway Island, one the most heart-breaking consequences of plastic pollution.
Before going towards the solution we need to understand the problem. Composition of material on our surroundings, heir degradation time and their effect on environment.
A brief intro on Plastic pollution.
What is plastic pollution and how it effects us.
Whenever word plastic comes to our mind the first thing that strikes is HARMFUL!
So here is a little presentation to show how to convert that harmful thing into something innovative :)
ENJOY
2018: Effects of Plastic Pollution on Land and WaterJoshua Amponsem
Plastic pollution is threatening life on land and life under water. The presentation shows the effects of plastics on life on land and life under water. Additionally, it shows simple steps on how to avoid Single-use plastics.
Plastic is poisoning our oceans and a lot of that plastic comes from plastic beverage bottles. Stop using disposable plastic water bottles and switch to using filtered tap water in reusable water bottles. It's easy to do. It will help save the ocean. It will save you money.
Today plastic disposal is the major problem faced by the world,so in order to curb that pollution, it is our responsibility to use less plastics and recycle it.
Plastic pollution is when plastic has gathered in an area and has begun to negatively impact the natural environment and create problems for plants, wildlife, and even the human population.
In total, half of all plastic produced is designed to be used only once — and then thrown away. Plastic waste is now so ubiquitous in the natural environment that scientists have even suggested it could serve as a geological indicator of the Anthropocene era.
A presentation About Recycling Plastic BottlesNakib Akash
This Pressentation is all about plastic bottle recycling.The whole presentation is a clear defination of why,how,what is need to recycling plastic bottles.
Over time, society has become more and more reliant on plastic and, in the modern day, it is almost impossible for consumers to avoid it. even it's too dangerous to deal with plastic pollution there are many people who take actions toward eliminating it's impact. and too many initiatives support #beatplasticpollution
in the memory of #earthday #2018 we should take the positive and negative sides of plastic pollution..
Plastic pollution is a constant battle . The causes and effects are dangerous, do you know the solution?
#plastic #recycling #plasticpollution #pollution #environment
the presentation is all about the management of an alarming topic plastic waste management its situation in globe and the the current business running. the amendment's and rules should be followed nor it would be an big issue if not been attention
Reducing plastic pollution, one party at a time!Elaine Catherine
If you take a walk along any beach in the world you will find plastic amongst the sand or stones. This is because 10% of all plastic trash ends up in the sea. It was this terrible plastic tide that inspired us to do something to help reduce the use of plastic and GOOD2GO was born.
Plastic pollution is a huge, and growing, problem. There are an estimated 46,000 pieces in every square mile of ocean. Every year plastic kills more than 100,000 marine mammals like seals, sea lions, dolphins and whales, and a million sea birds like the Laysan Albatross (http://www.midwayfilm.com/). Plastic particles attract toxins and enter the food chain and finally, us. Babies are now born with chemicals in their bodies that are only used in the manufacture of plastic. The good news is that we have a solution.
We believe it’s insane to make products like party plates and cups that will be used only once from plastic, a material that lasts for centuries and can’t be recycled. All GOOD2GO products are non-toxic, made from plants and return to nature within just a few months of being thrown away. We’ve been working together for four years bringing planet-friendly disposables to business customers and consumers in the Caribbean, where the beaches are impacted every day. We’ve organized beach clean ups and seen hundreds of people turn out early in the morning to remove many tons of plastic trash washed in from the sea. Every ton of GOOD2GO products used replaces a ton of plastic and, therefore, a ton of plastic trash.
We’ve noticed that people often get very serious when it comes to environmental protection but we’re fun kind of people and we think doing good things for the planet should be fun too. Everybody likes to throw a party but have you ever noticed just how much plastic waste is generated at even a small gathering? We did and so we developed a range of planet-friendly GOOD2GO 'Party Time' packs and an innovative marketing plan to get them into every home in America.
You have the unique opportunity to be the first in your neighborhood to throw a party using a GOOD2GO ‘Party Time’ pack for just $25. We have a wide range of options to suit all occasions. Whether you’re planning a kid’s party, a tailgate party or a family get together, there’s a GOOD2GO ‘Party Time’ pack designed especially for you. Every pack contains printed cups, plates, bowls, knives, forks and spoons that are all made from plants and all 100% compostable. We’ll also throw in some party favors and biodegradable trash bags, and we’ll even ship your pack for FREE if you live in the mainland USA. Everyone who funds our IndieGoGo campaign will also receive a 10% discount voucher, even if you only fund $1.
Join us and fund our IndieGoGo campaign (http://igg.me/at/itspartytime) but don't delay, our campaign ends on May 31st. With your help we can reduce plastic pollution and Party with the Planet.
Plastic is poisoning our oceans and a lot of that plastic comes from plastic beverage bottles. Stop using disposable plastic water bottles and switch to using filtered tap water in reusable water bottles. It's easy to do. It will help save the ocean. It will save you money.
Today plastic disposal is the major problem faced by the world,so in order to curb that pollution, it is our responsibility to use less plastics and recycle it.
Plastic pollution is when plastic has gathered in an area and has begun to negatively impact the natural environment and create problems for plants, wildlife, and even the human population.
In total, half of all plastic produced is designed to be used only once — and then thrown away. Plastic waste is now so ubiquitous in the natural environment that scientists have even suggested it could serve as a geological indicator of the Anthropocene era.
A presentation About Recycling Plastic BottlesNakib Akash
This Pressentation is all about plastic bottle recycling.The whole presentation is a clear defination of why,how,what is need to recycling plastic bottles.
Over time, society has become more and more reliant on plastic and, in the modern day, it is almost impossible for consumers to avoid it. even it's too dangerous to deal with plastic pollution there are many people who take actions toward eliminating it's impact. and too many initiatives support #beatplasticpollution
in the memory of #earthday #2018 we should take the positive and negative sides of plastic pollution..
Plastic pollution is a constant battle . The causes and effects are dangerous, do you know the solution?
#plastic #recycling #plasticpollution #pollution #environment
the presentation is all about the management of an alarming topic plastic waste management its situation in globe and the the current business running. the amendment's and rules should be followed nor it would be an big issue if not been attention
Reducing plastic pollution, one party at a time!Elaine Catherine
If you take a walk along any beach in the world you will find plastic amongst the sand or stones. This is because 10% of all plastic trash ends up in the sea. It was this terrible plastic tide that inspired us to do something to help reduce the use of plastic and GOOD2GO was born.
Plastic pollution is a huge, and growing, problem. There are an estimated 46,000 pieces in every square mile of ocean. Every year plastic kills more than 100,000 marine mammals like seals, sea lions, dolphins and whales, and a million sea birds like the Laysan Albatross (http://www.midwayfilm.com/). Plastic particles attract toxins and enter the food chain and finally, us. Babies are now born with chemicals in their bodies that are only used in the manufacture of plastic. The good news is that we have a solution.
We believe it’s insane to make products like party plates and cups that will be used only once from plastic, a material that lasts for centuries and can’t be recycled. All GOOD2GO products are non-toxic, made from plants and return to nature within just a few months of being thrown away. We’ve been working together for four years bringing planet-friendly disposables to business customers and consumers in the Caribbean, where the beaches are impacted every day. We’ve organized beach clean ups and seen hundreds of people turn out early in the morning to remove many tons of plastic trash washed in from the sea. Every ton of GOOD2GO products used replaces a ton of plastic and, therefore, a ton of plastic trash.
We’ve noticed that people often get very serious when it comes to environmental protection but we’re fun kind of people and we think doing good things for the planet should be fun too. Everybody likes to throw a party but have you ever noticed just how much plastic waste is generated at even a small gathering? We did and so we developed a range of planet-friendly GOOD2GO 'Party Time' packs and an innovative marketing plan to get them into every home in America.
You have the unique opportunity to be the first in your neighborhood to throw a party using a GOOD2GO ‘Party Time’ pack for just $25. We have a wide range of options to suit all occasions. Whether you’re planning a kid’s party, a tailgate party or a family get together, there’s a GOOD2GO ‘Party Time’ pack designed especially for you. Every pack contains printed cups, plates, bowls, knives, forks and spoons that are all made from plants and all 100% compostable. We’ll also throw in some party favors and biodegradable trash bags, and we’ll even ship your pack for FREE if you live in the mainland USA. Everyone who funds our IndieGoGo campaign will also receive a 10% discount voucher, even if you only fund $1.
Join us and fund our IndieGoGo campaign (http://igg.me/at/itspartytime) but don't delay, our campaign ends on May 31st. With your help we can reduce plastic pollution and Party with the Planet.
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Hi i'am Sean , i study in OUR OWN ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL .This is a power point on plastics , to help us understand what is a plastic , what are the types of plastic and what harm do they cause to our environment
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Start-up Chile Marketing & Advertising Tribe session on Data Analysis tools for startups. Written by Pedro Villalobos (Lagiar.com), Felipe del Sol (Admetricks.com), Liane Siebenhaar (Mewe.co). This is a selection of tools you can use to shape your pitch and product. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us.
10 Steps of Project Management in Digital Agencies Alemsah Ozturk
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Artificial Reefs by Kuddle Life Foundation - May 2024punit537210
Situated in Pondicherry, India, Kuddle Life Foundation is a charitable, non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving the living standards of coastal communities and simultaneously placing a strong emphasis on the protection of marine ecosystems.
One of the key areas we work in is Artificial Reefs. This presentation captures our journey so far and our learnings. We hope you get as excited about marine conservation and artificial reefs as we are.
Please visit our website: https://kuddlelife.org
Our Instagram channel:
@kuddlelifefoundation
Our Linkedin Page:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kuddlelifefoundation/
and write to us if you have any questions:
info@kuddlelife.org
Natural farming @ Dr. Siddhartha S. Jena.pptxsidjena70
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Characterization and the Kinetics of drying at the drying oven and with micro...Open Access Research Paper
The objective of this work is to contribute to valorization de Nephelium lappaceum by the characterization of kinetics of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum. The seeds were dehydrated until a constant mass respectively in a drying oven and a microwawe oven. The temperatures and the powers of drying are respectively: 50, 60 and 70°C and 140, 280 and 420 W. The results show that the curves of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum do not present a phase of constant kinetics. The coefficients of diffusion vary between 2.09.10-8 to 2.98. 10-8m-2/s in the interval of 50°C at 70°C and between 4.83×10-07 at 9.04×10-07 m-8/s for the powers going of 140 W with 420 W the relation between Arrhenius and a value of energy of activation of 16.49 kJ. mol-1 expressed the effect of the temperature on effective diffusivity.
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The carbon cycle is a critical component of Earth's environmental system, governing the movement and transformation of carbon through various reservoirs, including the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms. This complex cycle involves several key processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and carbon sequestration, each contributing to the regulation of carbon levels on the planet.
Human activities, particularly fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, have significantly altered the natural carbon cycle, leading to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and driving climate change. Understanding the intricacies of the carbon cycle is essential for assessing the impacts of these changes and developing effective mitigation strategies.
By studying the carbon cycle, scientists can identify carbon sources and sinks, measure carbon fluxes, and predict future trends. This knowledge is crucial for crafting policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, enhancing carbon storage, and promoting sustainable practices. The carbon cycle's interplay with climate systems, ecosystems, and human activities underscores its importance in maintaining a stable and healthy planet.
In-depth exploration of the carbon cycle reveals the delicate balance required to sustain life and the urgent need to address anthropogenic influences. Through research, education, and policy, we can work towards restoring equilibrium in the carbon cycle and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
2. The Problem - Scale
• The United States consumes 100 billion plastic bags every year, or about a bag per person per day.
• Laid end-to-end, they could circle the equator 1,330 times.
• 1 trillion single-use plastic bags are used worldwide each year.
• That’s almost 2 million every minute.
• The worldwide production of plastic is currently at 35 kilograms per person per year.
• On average, it is increasing by 3% per year.
• Less than 5% of plastic grocery bags are recycled in the U.S.
• Plastic production comprises 4.6% of the annual petroleum consumption in the US, using roughly 331 million
barrels of oil every year.
• About 6% of the worldwide oil consumption is used for the production of plastic.
• A December 2014 study derived from 6 years of research by the 5 Gyres Institute estimated that 5.25 trillion
plastic particles, weighing 269,000 tons, are floating on the surface of the ocean.
3.
4. The Problem – Oceanic Pollution
• In the 2009 International Coastal Cleanup, the Ocean Conservancy found that plastic bags were the 2nd
most common pollutant, at 10% of items collected.
• In 2008 they reported that plastic litter had increased by 126% since the first cleanup was done in 1994.
• A study done in February 2015 by UC Santa Barbara’s National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis
(NCEAS) found that every year, 8 million metric tons of plastic are dumped into the ocean.
• That’s 5 grocery bags filled with plastic for every foot of coastline in the world.
• In 2025, the annual input is estimated to be twice that amount.
• There is no doubt that plastic comprises most of the oceanic litter worldwide.
• Its proportion varies between 60% and 95% of the total marine debris.
• On New Zealand beaches they found over 100,000 raw plastic granules per meter of coast.
• Today billions of pounds of plastic can be found in the oceanic gyres, making up about 40% of the world’s
ocean surfaces.
5.
6. The Problem – Oceanic Pollution
• Plastic in the ocean photodegrades, or is broken down by UV light, into smaller and smaller
particles that remain plastic and toxic.
• Dr. Richard Thompson of the University of Plymouth, UK has identified plastic particles thinner
than the diameter of a human hair.
• He estimates that there are 100,000 particles of plastic per sq. km of seabed and 300,000
particles per sq. km of the ocean’s surface.
• Samples of seawater from Europe, India, Japan and the Pacific Ocean were contaminated with
up to 150 ppm of these small plastic particles.
• These tiny particles of plastic, often called “mermaid tears,” are the 2nd most common plastic
litter found on UK beaches, according to the Marine Conservation Society’s 2007 data and a
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) report.
7.
8. The Problem – Marine Biodiversity
• There is now 6x more plastic debris in parts of the North Pacific Ocean than zooplankton.
• Laist (1997) identified over 250 marine species known to be affected by entanglement and
ingestion of plastics.
• These include: turtles; penguins; albatrosses; shorebirds, gulls and auks; coastal birds other than
seabirds; baleen whales, toothed whales and dolphins; seals, sea lions and fur seals; manatees; sea
otters; fish and crustaceans.
• The number of known affected species is now closer to 267.
• Over 100 species of seabirds are known to ingest plastic artifacts and/or become entangled with
them.
• Plastics kill more than 100,000 sea turtles and birds every year.
• Exposure to plastic debris has been clearly documented for marine organisms at all trophic
levels (every level of the food chain).
9.
10. The Problem – Recycling
• Less than 1% of plastic bags are recycled each year.
• Recycling one ton of plastic bags costs $4,000.
• Only 13.3% of plastic packaging was recycled in 2008.
• In 2009, almost 30 million tons of plastics were produced in the US, and only around 2 million
tons were recycled (6.7%).
• Only 9% of plastic bags, sacks, and wraps were recycled in 2009.
• 3,470 tons, or $694,000 worth, were discarded.
• Only about 1 in every 200 plastic bags ever find their way to a recycling unit.
11.
12. The Problem – Human Health Impacts
• Detectable levels of bisephenol A (BPA) from plastics have been found in the urine of 95% of
adults in the United States.
• BPA free is not better. You are already exposed!
• A 2010 study in the Annual Review of Public Health found that BPA has endocrine-disrupting
properties.
• Tests indicate the possibility of health risks such as early sexual maturation, decreased male fertility and
aggressive behavior.
• Because plastics are found worldwide, there is no population that hasn’t been exposed to them.
13.
14. Solutions – Tax Plastic Bags
• After Ireland implemented a €0.15 charge per plastic bag in 2002, bag consumption dropped by
about 94%.
• In 2008, the average person in Ireland used 27 plastic bags.
• The average person in Britain used 220.
• Revenues from the tax are over 30x the costs of collection; in the first year they amounted to
€12 million; in the next year, €13–14 million.
• They found a significant reduction in visible litter: between January 2002 and April 2003 the
number of ‘‘clear’’ areas (no evidence of plastic bag litter) increased by 21%, while the number
of areas without ‘‘traces’’ increased by 56%.
• Furthermore, the tax became very popular with the people, who radically changed their
shopping habits.
15.
16. Solutions – Tax or Ban Plastic Bags
• At least 16 African countries have established bans on certain types of plastic bags.
• Many European countries tax plastic bags or ban free distribution.
• Over 150 U.S. cities and counties ban or require fees for plastic bags.
• U.S. cities with bag bans include San Francisco (as of 2007), Portland (2011), Seattle (2012),
Austin (2013), Los Angeles (2014), Dallas (to begin in 2015), and Chicago (2015).
• In August 2014, California became the first US state to impose a statewide ban on single-use
plastic bags at large retail stores.
• Bans in Kauai, Maui and Hawaii counties took effect between 2011 and 2013.
• Legislation is pending in New Jersey and Puerto Rico that would also ban single-use bags.
17.
18. Solutions – Reusable Bags
• The global consumption of plastic bags is equivalent to every person on the planet using about
166 plastic bags every year.
• If a family of 4 stopped using plastic bags, there would be 664 fewer plastic bags to release
toxins, pollute the oceans, waste energy during manufacturing, and kill animals.
• If everyone switched to reusable bags instead of plastic, we could save millions of barrels of oil
during production, prevent millions of tons of plastic pollution, and save thousands of animal
lives every year.
• As consumers, we can also pressure companies to use less plastic packaging in their products.
• 40% of the plastic produced every year is disposed of within a year because it is only used for packaging.
• This generates a huge amount of waste that we can easily reduce by becoming aware and changing our
habits.
• We should also strive to increase the percentage of plastics that are successfully recycled, as
this can help reduce our pollution as well as our production of new plastics.