From the deepest oceans to the highest mountaintops, to bustling and busy cities, #plastic is everywhere. What began as a revolutionary invention is now choking our ecosystems. Every year, over 400 million tons of plastic are produced globally, and half of it, destined to pollute our streets, rivers, and seas. Did you know plastics don’t disappear? No, they don't. Rather, they break down into microplastics that enter our food chain, water supply, and even the air we breathe. It’s estimated that the average person ingests a credit card’s worth of plastic every week - according to a growing body of data compiled by researchers. Think about it 🤔 Polluting and affecting marine life, disrupting biodiversity, and disproportionately harming low-income communities that lack proper waste management systems, the truth is plastic isn't just a problem for governments or corporations to solve. It is a people problem. And we can be the solution. Together, we can turn the tide as we rethink, reduce, reuse, and recycle. Here’s how you can be part of the solution: ✅ Say NO to single-use plastics—carry a reusable bottle, bag, or straw. ✅ Support businesses that use sustainable packaging. ✅ Organize or join a community clean-up in your neighborhood. ✅ Educate others about the harmful impact of plastic pollution. ✅ Advocate for policies that promote biodegradable alternatives and stricter regulation of plastic production. So today, on the occasion of World Environment Day 2025, let’s not just celebrate our planet, let’s fight for it. This is our Earth. Our responsibility. Let’s beat plastic pollution - together. Picture Credit: African Clean Up Initiative a member organization of the Nigeria Network of NGOs #calltoaction #worldenvironmentday2025 #combatingplasticpollution #beatplasticpollution #cleanenvironments #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #leavingnoonebehind #globalgoals