Filtering a Plastic Ocean

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March 30, 2017 a project of ServiceSpace The sea, the great unifier, is man's only hope. Now, as never before, the old phrase has a literal meaning: we are all in the same boat. - Jacques Yves Cousteau - Filtering a Plastic Ocean After 50 years of dumping plastics in the ocean, our seas are returning deadly microplastic particles to our beaches all over the world. This short film, Filtering A Plastic Ocean, explores the impact these tiny plastics, laced with toxic chemicals, have on marine wildlife and human health, and profiles ocean activist Marc Ward whose simple invention is making beaches safer for people around the world. { read more } Be The Change Find a new way to dispose of plastics, as Marc Ward did. Carry a cloth bag for your shopping and return plastic bags to supermarkets. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Can You Teach People to Have Empathy? The Benefits of Learning to Be Kind to Yourself The Dogs that Protect Little Penguins 19 Uplifting Photos That Capture The Human Spirit A Yuletide Gift of Kindness Beannacht: A Blessing for the New Year 10 Ways to Have A Better Conversation Music And The Developing Brain DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 243,018 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More