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Oceans are known to be the most ancient water bodies on planet Earth being billions of years old. But, now, the life it sustains is under threat. Sea animals are choking, oceans are a mirror image of tar, and the drinking water tastes like sweat. What is it that went wrong? Us. This is we humans who walked down the history of Earth overusing our life-sustaining resources. How are we degrading our oceans? To generate more awareness about ocean pollution and related issues, Saathi is launching The Ocean Series, a 5-part exploration of the problem of ocean pollution, the contribution of menstrual plastics to it, and possible solutions like sustainable periods. In Part-1, we are going to talk about the UNSDGs related to Ocean Pollution and how plastics are one of the greatest enemies of the oceans. This well-researched series has been started by Saathi because we at Saathi want to be a part of the sustainable solution. Follow the series to find out how we can save our oceans and be part of the solution.
Oceans and seas have been exploited by humans through overconsumption and by not realizing the damage done to them. Different human activities with no critical evaluation regarding our actions has led to this dire situation of ocean pollution. Worldwide, high-income countries use 59 percent of their water for industrial use, while low-income countries use 8 percent. In the race to develop the fastest, we have also ended up slicing the ocean's vibrant life into shreds of past glory. Through our consistent actions, the scenario has become so different that the picture of a clean ocean can only be found in scrapbooks or pictures from a different century. And, as per the recent IPCC Report 2021, an abnormal rise in sea levels that has not happened once in 100 years could happen every year by the end of this century.
Ocean pollution is not something that erupted like an active volcano. It is a chain of small cuts that piled never-ending litter upon the ocean beds. It is an ongoing phenomenon that is fueled by human actions. The core sources of marine pollution are sewer overflows, beach visitors, inadequate waste disposal and management, industrial activities, construction, and illegal dumping.
The most prevalent source of this pollution is the toxic dumping of plastics. There are almost 8 million tons of plastic found in the oceans every year, it is also the most abundant marine litter. Waste plastic makes up 80% of all marine debris starting from surface waters to deep-sea sediments. Plastic has been observed to be in higher quantities near popular tourist destinations and densely populated areas. According to the National Geographic studies, more than 700 marine species are facing a serious threat due to plastic pollution. As per research, it has been estimated that about 1 million aquatic birds and 100,000 marine fauna, every year, are slaughtered because of plastic ingestion. And, about 1.8 trillion tons of plastic debris can be found in The Great Pacific Garbage Patch that stretches between California and Hawaii. This can affect life underwater and the enormous number of people whose daily lives depend on its consumption and production.
Water contaminated by ocean pollution can harbor bacteria, such as those responsible for diarrhea, cholera, dysentery, typhoid, hepatitis A, and polio. Also, when sea animals eat toxic materials and then we consume them as seafood, we consume those toxic materials.
One of the 14 United Nations Sustainable Goals is also Goal 13: Climate Action. lt is aimed at educating people about how their small actions can have bigger repercussions. Be it the glaciers melting due to a rise in global temperature or the oceans getting polluted due to the toxic dumping of plastics.
Saathi , an award-winning social venture has patented technology to convert agri-waste into absorbent materials. It is known for its 100% biodegradable and compostable pads made from banana and bamboo fibres. Saathi pads are better for the body?, community ? and environment ?. We are on a mission to make products sustainably and responsibly.
We are recognized by the UNESCO Green Citizens project, University of St. Andrews, Solar Impulse Foundation, and Global Cleantech Innovation Program among others for our innovative, social impact, and sustainable work. We are working towards 8 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Hello, everyone. We are back with Part-3 of The Ocean Series started by Saathi to help explore menstrual waste, ocean pollution, ocean plastics, and how it impacts us. Before, in Part-2, we talked about how menstrual products contribute to plastic pollution which in turn harms our ocean. In this blog, we are going to discuss microplastics, their impact on the ocean, and on living beings.
There are not just two but five terminologies for plastics namely Macroplastics, Mesoplastics, Microplastics, Nano plastics, and Microbeads. Macroplastics such as plastic bags are the largest of all plastics and the smallest are microbeads. All hold equal capacity to wreak havoc in ocean ecosystems. According to the Indian Chemical Society, about 57 million tonnes of plastic waste are generated by us every year and 15 million tonnes of it ends up in our surroundings particularly in the ocean-beds. But, in this blog, we are going to focus on microplastics and microbeads.
Microplastics are small fragments of Macroplastics present in plastic water bottles, regular plastic disposable sanitary pads, tampons, etc. These items can easily end up in the ocean. The problem of menstrual product plastic discussed in Part-2 of The Ocean Series, taught us how through improper disposal methods, menstrual products end up in the ocean. We discussed how these plastics break down into microplastics and harm ocean life. According to research by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the ocean will contain 1 tonne of plastic for every 3 tonnes of fish by 2025. And, by 2050, more plastic than fish by weight.
Microplastics are larger in size than microbeads. Microbeads are plastic granules present in your personal care products. Just like the tiny shining squares in your toothpaste or the small beads in your facial scrubs. Microbeads, due to their small size, can pass through the drain and litter the environment. There are almost 330,000 microbeads floating in one tube of facial scrub.
According to the American Chemical Society, every day, in the United States, about 8 trillion microbeads wash down the household drains and 99% of them settle down as sludge during the wastewater treatment process. This sludge is often used as fertilizer. Further, this fertilizer can enter the ocean through runoffs by rain or irrigation methods. When it comes to India, it is hard to find these statistics but in India also we use this product so the number is most likely similar to the USA.
You might wonder why is this problem of ocean pollution such a big deal. Why should we be so worried about plastics in the ocean? How do microplastics and microbeads affect us? We must remember that all the natural resources on Earth are interconnected. The problem of microplastics does not just end with plastic pollution. Plastics can never be properly disposed of as it breaks down into microplastics. If you burn plastics, it releases toxic chemicals into the air causing air pollution. This air pollution increases the chances of respiratory diseases. And, it even causes cancer among humans. If you leave it in an open area, it can destroy the soil and any plants growing in it. And, by entering the ocean, it contaminates the water and harms life underwater. It is a vicious cycle that pollutes the environment and harms humans and marine life.
Microplastics and microbeads have added to our existing problem of ocean pollution. It harms the land, air, ocean, and us. Plastics did make our lives easier but now it is causing more harm than benefits. Even though plastics have been with us for a long time as a convenient product, now it is high time we move on to better alternatives and switch to sustainable products. At Saathi, we create sustainable products in a responsible way. Using environment-friendly products such as menstrual cups and 100% compostable and biodegradable sanitary pads is a good step towards a greener planet.
Thank you for following The Ocean Series. We hope this blog helps you understand the threat of microplastics and how it impacts us. Read Part-4 to learn more about what sustainable products are, and how they can reduce the problem of menstrual plastics and ocean pollution.
Saathi, an award-winning social venture has patented technology to convert agri-waste into absorbent materials. It is known for its 100% biodegradable and compostable sanitary pads made from banana and bamboo fibers. Saathi pads are better for the body?, community ? and environment ?. We are on a mission to make products sustainably and responsibly.
From earbuds to hosepipes, plastics have hoisted their flag on each and every part of the world. Its usage has been growing like wild grass especially in the 21st century because of the rise of capitalism and consumerism. It is the direct consequence of consumer culture and the everlasting convenience of plastics that nearly half of all plastics have been made since 2000. It is our responsibility to understand how plastics can affect our planet. About 18 billion pounds of plastic waste ends up in the ocean whether by accident or on purpose. And, about 40% of that amount is single-use plastic produced in packaging food, grocery, bottles, etc. It has been polluting our natural resources such as the oceans. At this point in time, there are now 5.25 trillion macro and microplastics in our ocean with 46,000 pieces in every square mile of ocean. This means the ocean is in danger and the ecological balance of the world too.
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