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Research from around the world shows that the vast majority of ocean plastic comes from regions without adequate waste management and recycling,” says Jim Meszaros, a spokesperson for AEPW. “Plastic waste leaking into the environment is a serious global environmental challenge. The group is currently composed of more than 40 major global and regional manufacturers, users, sellers, processors and collectors that are aiming to work together to develop and bring to scale solutions to minimize and manage plastic waste in the environment. Major companies along the plastics supply chain formed the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) in January. At the beginning of 2019, a new organization emerged in an attempt to offer solutions to this ever-growing problem. In turn, businesses have received the message. Whether it’s a media outlet showcasing images of sea life wrapped in plastic six-pack rings, consumers trading in plastic straws for more sustainable alternatives or lawmakers initiating single-use plastic bans across the country, the push for more conscientious practices is easy to see.
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The national consciousness over plastic waste in the environment has grown substantially in recent years. Photos provided by Alliance to End Plastic Waste, © Liam Collins / EyeEm