Plastic pollution is choking our oceans, with devastating effects on marine life and ecosystems. Every year, an estimated 8 million metric tons of plastic enter the seas, equivalent to a garbage truck dumping its load every minute. From single-use bottles to microplastics, this waste entangles wildlife, disrupts food chains, and damages delicate habitats like coral reefs.
Marine animals, like sea turtles and fish, often mistake plastic for food, leading to starvation or toxic chemical buildup. Microplastics, tiny fragments smaller than 5mm, infiltrate even the deepest ocean trenches, harming everything from plankton to whales. Coral reefs, vital for marine biodiversity, suffer as plastics smother their surfaces and introduce pollutants.
At ReefSheets, we’re fighting back with plastic-free laundry detergent sheets, reducing the plastic waste from traditional detergent jugs. Small choices—like switching to eco-friendly products—can make a big difference. Let’s work together to keep our oceans clean and thriving.
Join us in our next post for tips on reducing plastic in your daily life!
Happy eco-living,
The ReefSheets Team