The Real Global Garbage

09/18/2023

It's true. The amount of garbage you create might not add up to much. But multiply that by how many people are in your country alone.

The real problem is that everyone is consuming, generating, and wasting. A lot. It adds up. And it's built up over the past 70 years.

We can't afford to think like this.

(Quote is from "Wasted", by Byron Reese!)

09/07/2023

I have a confession.

When I look at how badly our world is polluted, and all of the "natural" disasters happening, there are several occasions that this thought crossed my mind..

"This is worthless.. why am I even trying to keep the world clean? We've passed the point of no return... We're screwed... There is no undoing what we've destroyer..."

Then I'm reminded of organizations like Mossy Earth. Quite literally, they are a breath of fresh air.

It is possible to restore what we've destroyed.

Last year we flooded a forest and the results were amazing. This year we really hoped it would flood again and this is what happened.🌾 To support our work y...

09/05/2023

If recycling is not functional, why are we still creating more plastic, and even claiming it as "recyclable"?

Coca Cola's Recycling Scandal - By 2050, there could be more plastic than fish in the sea. Ten tons of plastic are produced every second. Sooner or later, a ...

09/03/2023

https://therealglobalgarbage.com/how-to-picnic-without-plastic/

Picnics, being outdoors, tossing frisbees and footballs, grilling at the park, and enjoying the sun. Yep, that is the joy of great weather! We love the nostalgia, the memories, family and friends gathering together grilling out and watching fireworks, it’s amazing! But there is an unspoken ghost; ...

08/29/2023

Plastic straws might not be better than plastic straws, it’s up in debate. BUT that doesn’t mean plastic straws are good, better, or even ok. They’re still plastic. And they’re still toxic, destructive, and harmful to life.

08/25/2023

PODCAST RECOMENDATION!

If you like podcasts and care about what's going on with pollution around the world, this is for you!

Anja Krieger is a researcher and radio journalist who interviews people to talk about what's happening. She takes a unique approach and sparks curiosity and intrigue. I have listened to every podcast I can tell you I'm hooked!!

Need a podcast recommendation? Drop your topic in the comments and I'll see if I can find one!!

Listen to this episode from Plastisphere: A podcast on plastic pollution in the environment on Spotify. Chris Jordan has taken some of the most iconic pictures to shape our image of plastic pollution. He traveled to Midway Island on his quest to photograph the evasive "Great Pacific Garbage Patch",...

08/19/2023

Why do we need to be more cautious about what we buy, and what we return?

BBC Earth tells you all about about where your returned goods end up and what can be done to combat this unnecessary and damaging waste.

08/10/2023

Get to know our new global project!

We are about to launch a new project, tracking stories from around the world about the reality of garbage pollution.

Have a story to share? Submit it here! https://therealglobalgarbage.com/contact/

https://therealglobalgarbage.com/global-stories-project-uganda/

Geographical Report – The Real Story from Uganda In our geographical reports, many of the questions are still being answered. As more research becomes available, or as people share related content, the information will be updated so you can stay more current with the situation in Uganda as it rela...

08/09/2023

It's time to make some lifestyle changes! Here's why...

If humanity wants to address the plastic pollution crisis change must happen equitably

08/02/2023

It’s such a tragedy that we’ve come to this. I didn’t think I would live to see such a time as this, where 85 truckloads of our garbage has to be pulled from the river.

For those who thing the climate change or global warming topic is a concern, garbage and poor waste management across the world is a huge contributor to excessive fuel use, what role does garbage and plastic play in the global warming topics?

I’d say it’s at least in the top 10 worst things for our planet.

07/15/2023

Coming to a city near you... unless you do something to prevent this from polluting our rivers and world.

07/11/2023

DID YOU KNOW? Our mental health is effected by plastic (and all garbage) pollution. This is yet another reason why plastic and garbage need to be handled better.

It should come as no surprise to learn that plastic is toxic. Numerous studies have outlined the physical dangers that the chemicals in plastic present. From disrupting our hormones to causing cancer, the list of possible side effects goes on. However, an often overlooked impact of the plastic probl...