Podcast about the campaign against single use plastics

Published: 03 August 2022

Reducing the amount of plastic litter in the oceans is a shared responsibility and requires a collective effort. By taking steps to reduce single-use plastics onboard ships, the shipping industry can contribute to addressing the global plastic litter problem.

Dr Bev Mackenzie, BIMCO's Head of Intergovernmental Engagement, was a guest on the Gard OnWatch podcast to talk about the campaign to reduce the use of single use plastics.

Together with Collective Action for the Ocean, BIMCO launched an industry-wide survey on plastics onboard ships in June.

Plastic pollution presents a significant threat to our ocean. It endangers marine life, damages ecosystems, threatens human health and livelihoods and contributes to climate change.

Reducing the amount of plastic litter in the oceans is a shared responsibility and requires a collective effort. By taking steps to reduce single-use plastics onboard ships, the shipping industry will contribute to addressing the global plastic litter problem.

BIMCO supports phasing out single-use plastic bottles when replaced by onboard systems that provide safe and good quality drinking water. As well as reducing plastics the alternatives can provide ship owners with cost savings, reduce their CO2 emissions and contribute to seafarer well-being – not to mention the overall “feel good” factor.

Take part in the survey here Read BIMCO's official position on plastic litter

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