Microfibre ocean pollution
There's been some talk about plastics in the ocean recently, particularly in the wake of Blue Planet 2.
Most of the talk has been about the big bits of plastic we can see. Much was made about a report that showed that most of the plastic in the oceans had been washed there from 10 rivers, mostly in Asia and Africa.
I happened to be in Glasgow last week and tried to enjoy the cityscape over the River Clyde. Here's my holiday snap:
All that plastic, and much much more out of camera view. I don't suppose the City Council or other body will see to its prompt removal so it will be all washed to the ocean with the next flood. On a per capita basis, the good citizens of Glasgow (and doubtless the rest of Britain) are probably more responsible for ocean pollution than those who live on the banks of the Ganges.
This week the Government launched its 25 Year Environment Plan. Download the 151 page document here.
There is no mention in that report of microfibres.
Why?
Is it an issue that doesn't fit the government's political agenda? Not an issue that the public are concerned about so little political capital to be gained? Is the problem just too hard to find a solution to?
'Out of sight, out of mind' has long been a phrase used by people pressing for better sewage treatment and great progress in this area over recent decades, but microfibres are even further out of sight. How many people realise that the fibres released from a domestic wash can be counted in millions?
Could it even be that the civil servants who wrote the plan and who wrote Mrs May's speech are unaware of the issue? It's hardly credible; there has been plenty written about the problem.
You've not seen much? Oh, let me help; here's my results from a quick search on the Internet. Happy reading.
Most of the talk has been about the big bits of plastic we can see. Much was made about a report that showed that most of the plastic in the oceans had been washed there from 10 rivers, mostly in Asia and Africa.
I happened to be in Glasgow last week and tried to enjoy the cityscape over the River Clyde. Here's my holiday snap:
All that plastic, and much much more out of camera view. I don't suppose the City Council or other body will see to its prompt removal so it will be all washed to the ocean with the next flood. On a per capita basis, the good citizens of Glasgow (and doubtless the rest of Britain) are probably more responsible for ocean pollution than those who live on the banks of the Ganges.
This week the Government launched its 25 Year Environment Plan. Download the 151 page document here.
There is no mention in that report of microfibres.
Why?
Is it an issue that doesn't fit the government's political agenda? Not an issue that the public are concerned about so little political capital to be gained? Is the problem just too hard to find a solution to?
'Out of sight, out of mind' has long been a phrase used by people pressing for better sewage treatment and great progress in this area over recent decades, but microfibres are even further out of sight. How many people realise that the fibres released from a domestic wash can be counted in millions?
Could it even be that the civil servants who wrote the plan and who wrote Mrs May's speech are unaware of the issue? It's hardly credible; there has been plenty written about the problem.
You've not seen much? Oh, let me help; here's my results from a quick search on the Internet. Happy reading.
November 2017
September 2017
June 2017
https://www.thewi.org.uk/campaigns/resolutions-and-mandates/2017-annual-meeting-resolutions
https://www.thewi.org.uk/campaigns/resolutions-and-mandates/2017-annual-meeting-resolutions
March 2017
https://storyofstuff.org/blog/how-do-you-solve-a-problem-like-microfiber-pollution/
https://underthecblog.org/2017/03/22/microfibers-dont-come-out-in-the-wash/
https://underthecblog.org/2017/03/22/microfibers-dont-come-out-in-the-wash/
February 2017
https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2017/feb/12/seafood-microfiber-pollution-patagonia-guppy-friend
https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2017/feb/12/seafood-microfiber-pollution-patagonia-guppy-friend
June 2016
January 2013
September 2011
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