Earth Animal and Fera Pets partnered with rePurpose Global to protect humpback whale breeding grounds in Colombia for World Ocean Day. Over 50 volunteers recovered 16,797 pounds of plastic waste from the beaches of Juan Chaco and La Barra in Buenaventura, a crucial habitat for migrating humpback whales suffering from severe plastic pollution due to inadequate waste management. rePurpose Global highlighted the annual leakage of 20 million metric tons of plastic waste into the environment, harming ecosystems and exacerbating climate change. Stephanie Volo of Earth Animal emphasized the importance of preventing plastic pollution to preserve natural ecosystems and support conservation efforts. rePurpose Global also organized educational sessions for local communities about recovering and recycling plastics, and volunteers exchanged collected plastic waste for essential items, benefiting the local community.
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