Travelers Against Plastic
@TAPcampaign
Encouraging travelers and tour operators to travel more sustainably 💧 Managed by @SEEturtles
We’ve launched a new monthly enewsletter! Sign up to get updates on ocean plastic pollution and ways you can help stop it: buff.ly/39ozb2O photo: @karumbeuy
Synthetic clothes shed microplastics every wash, polluting our waterways and oceans. Choose natural fibers like organic cotton, hemp, linen, or wool instead — biodegradable, breathable, and better for the planet! 🌿 #Microplastics #SustainableFashion
Friday Reminder: You can help sea turtles. You don’t need to be a scientist to make a difference. Heading to the beach? ✅ Pick up trash ✅ Fill in holes ✅ Keep lights low ✅ Stay back from nests Photo: Bethany Augliere
#plasticfreejuly Most conventional chewing gum is made from synthetic rubber (aka plastic). That means every time you chew and toss a piece, you're adding to microplastic pollution. Try brands that use natural chicle instead.
Tip #25: Plastic freezer bags are convenient, but they're single-use and add to plastic pollution. #plasticfreejuly
Tip#24: Repair, don’t replace! 🔧 Fixing electronics or tools keeps plastic out of landfills, saves money, and reduces waste. Every repair is a small act of resistance to throwaway culture. #PlasticFreeJuly #FixDontToss
Check out these ways families can help sea turtles. Learn more➡️ seeturtles.org/kids #seaturtles
💙 Today is #WorldBlueMindDay 💙 Celebrate the healing power of water — for our minds, hearts & planet. We honor @see_turtles co-founder Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, who sparked a global Blue Mind movement. 🌊 Take a moment near water today. 🕊️ Donate: gofundme.com/f/Nichols-memo…
See plastic? Pick it up. 🧤 Every piece kept out of nature helps prevent pollution, protect wildlife, and stop microplastics at the source. Small action, big impact. #PlasticFreeJuly
Tip #22: Say no to freebies! 🚫 Most are cheap plastic junk that breaks, clutters your space, and ends up in landfills. Skip it and save the planet (and your junk drawer). #PlasticFreeJuly #ZeroWaste
Compost your food scraps! It keeps your trash drier (so you can skip plastic bags), cuts methane emissions, and turns waste into nutrient-rich soil. Win-win-win. #PlasticFreeJuly #ZeroWaste
For plastic-free party favors, try giving seed packets, homemade treats, mini potted plants, beeswax wraps, or eco-friendly crayons—fun, thoughtful gifts that don’t create waste.
Use Refillable Cleaning Bottles Buy cleaning products in bulk and refill your own spray bottles to avoid buying new plastic bottles every time. #plasticfreejuly
Scientists have used genetically engineered microbes to turn a molecule from PET plastic into paracetamol—the active ingredient in common pain and fever medicines like Tylenol, Panadol, and Dolo. Read the story in Mongabay.com
Choose Paper or Compostable Plates for Parties. Host gatherings with paper, bamboo, or compostable plates and cups instead of #plastic disposables.
Ghana’s beaches are home to 5 sea turtle species—but face threats like poaching, bycatch & pollution. With support from @SEEturtles, WHRO Ghana is launching a community-led effort: patrols, education, ecotourism, & more. whroghana.org/sea-turtles-pr…
Make Your Own Snacks Prepare snacks at home and carry them in reusable containers instead of buying plastic-wrapped snacks. #plasticfreejuly
When you get coffee or any takeaway drink, bring your own #reusable cup instead of using the single-use paper or #plastic cups that many shops provide. These disposable cups often have plastic linings that make them hard to recycle, so using your own cup helps #reduce #waste.
According to a 2024 study by Ocean Conservancy, nearly 80% of Americans say plastic pollution is the biggest threat to ocean health. The U.S. is the top generator of plastic waste in the world. How is your state doing? oceanconservancy.org/wp-content/upl…