G7 in Taormina, Marevivo Sends Its Message to the Governments of G7 Countries

PRESS RELEASE 25 MAY

G7 IN TAORMINA, MAREVIVO SENDS ITS MESSAGE TO THE GOVERNMENTS OF G7 COUNTRIES

Marevivo sends its appeal to stop the invasion of plastic at sea to the heads of state meeting in Taormina for the G7.Link video:

Stop the monster that feeds on the pervasive plastic waste that is suffocating marine ecosystems.

Approximately 25 million tons of plastic end up in our seas every year, equal to 10% of global production. What we see on the surface is just the tip of the iceberg, most of it lies on sea beds, where it is almost impossible for us to reach. It is estimated that by 2050 there will be more plastic than fish at sea.

So, Marevivo's appeal is towards stopping this monster. The NGO is leading an international campaign, with the help of some great partners, from the scientific world, to the navy and Port authorities, involving schools, scuba divers, sailors, kayakers and beach resorts, with the support of environmentalists worldwide.

Plastic abandoned at sea is responsible for the death of millions of animals every year, from turtles to cetaceans, to albatross and seals. An additional problem is that if micro plastics, which get eaten by fish and enter the food chain when large plastic debris breaks down into much smaller pieces.

A further threat is posed by micro plastics in cosmetic products and by synthetic fabric used in textiles. These micro plastics get released into water and sewage pipes and up directly into rivers and seas, thus entering directly into the circle of life. These plastics also contain several additives, such as phthalates, that are toxic and directly impact endocrine systems and metabolism.

Starting from a law approved in the USA, marevivo has pushed for similar legislation in Italy, to ban the use of all micro plastics in cosmetic products. The proposal has already been approved by parliament and is currently being discussed at the Senate.

There is no more time, the sea is screaming and we must act urgently.

We must reduce the production of plastic. We must put an end to disposable plastic. We must reuse more and increase recycling, giving value to waste So that it becomes a valuable asset in the circular economy, as nature teaches us.

We must activate cleaning efforts worldwide, especially at river mouths, that represent the main access points into the sea.

There is not a single place left on earth that is free of plastic, from the great plastic islands formed in the oceans tithe deepest depths.

We must urgently assess the impact of plastic in human health, plastic has even been found in plankton, in muscles and in the stomach of fish of all sizes.

The UN conference on oceans, which will be held as n New York next June places this emergency in the front row, representing another event where we must raise global awareness on the matter.

Pope Francis, with his extraordinary encyclical, has indicated that man must go from being the predator of the planet to being the care taker of animals and the environment.

Today the governments of G7 countries have the opportunity of giving an important message that will be fundamental in fighting the monster.

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