Of course, for most activists this knowledge is commonplace. Scientists, politicians, and other alarmed citizens have been talking for years about the harmful effects of man-made pollution. Here are some of the lesser-known heroes helping raise awareness.

Willy Verginer

Italian artist, Willy Verginer, aims to raise awareness through his work about the role of mankind in the steady destruction of our natural environment. His striking wooden sculptures seem to beg the question: can man truly coexist with nature or is it too late? His artwork has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the globe. 

Angela Haseltine Pozzi

Angela Haseltine Pozzi took her role as an artist and activist one step further when she decided to create her sculptures from plastic waste. The waste is collected at beach cleanups, which serve to clean the environment. Over 10,000 volunteers have joined her Washed Ashore project, collecting over 20 tons of debris. This waste was later transformed into over 70 sculptures of the animals affected by plastic pollution. The end result is both striking and inspiring. 

Lauren Singer

Of course, you don’t need to be an artist to make a change. Blogger and activist Lauren Singer will teach you how to be a more mindful consumer. And according to her, making a change actually can be fun. Her blog Trash is for Tossers documents her zero-waste lifestyle as she passes on her tips and tricks. To Singer, zero-waste means that she does not produce any garbage whatsoever. “No sending anything to landfill, no throwing anything in a trash can, nothing. However, I do recycle and I do compost,” she explains.

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Her zero-waste lifestyle is documented in her online blog and social media outlets, Trash is for Tossers. For Singer, zero waste means not producing any garbage whatsoever. “No sending anything to landfill, no throwing anything in a trash can, nothing. However, I do recycle and I do compost,” she explains.

It all started in 2012, when she noticed her classmate would bring his lunch in a single-use plastic bag, a disposable water bottle, and a plastic takeout container. “I would sit there and think: we are supposed to be the future of this planet and here we are with our trash, messing it up,” writes Singer.

And to Singer, a zero-waste lifestyle is not as torturous as it may seem, and can actually be quite fun and, naturally, cost-effective. So, would you consider turning your life around?

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“The Washed Ashore Project works to increase awareness of the global tragedy of plastics pollution in the ocean,” reads their website. “We accomplish this by collecting marine debris through beach cleanups and community workshops. The collected trash is used to create large scale sculptures of sea life threatened by marine debris. The sculptures are created by volunteers in our workshops and staff under the direction of Angela Haseltine Pozzi our Artistic Director and Lead Artist.”

Over 10,000 volunteers have helped clean beaches and worked with Washed Ashore to process over 20 tons of debris into over 70 sculptures of the animals affected by plastic pollution. The organization also partners with schools, state parks, service groups, youth centers, and local businesses to spread the word about the dangers of plastics pollution and to teach citizens to become better stewards of the ocean.

Check out some of Pozzi’s large scale sculptures of animals and be sure to follow her social media pages for more inspiration.

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Of course, for most activists this knowledge is commonplace. Scientists, politicians, and other alarmed citizens have been talking for years about the harmful effects of man-made pollution. Here are some of the lesser-known heroes helping raise awareness.

Willy Verginer

Italian artist, Willy Verginer, aims to raise awareness through his work about the role of mankind in the steady destruction of our natural environment. His striking wooden sculptures seem to beg the question: can man truly coexist with nature or is it too late? His artwork has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the globe. 

Angela Haseltine Pozzi

Angela Haseltine Pozzi took her role as an artist and activist one step further when she decided to create her sculptures from plastic waste. The waste is collected at beach cleanups, which serve to clean the environment. Over 10,000 volunteers have joined her Washed Ashore project, collecting over 20 tons of debris. This waste was later transformed into over 70 sculptures of the animals affected by plastic pollution. The end result is both striking and inspiring. 

Lauren Singer

Of course, you don’t need to be an artist to make a change. Blogger and activist Lauren Singer will teach you how to be a more mindful consumer. And according to her, making a change actually can be fun. Her blog Trash is for Tossers documents her zero-waste lifestyle as she passes on her tips and tricks. To Singer, zero-waste means that she does not produce any garbage whatsoever. “No sending anything to landfill, no throwing anything in a trash can, nothing. However, I do recycle and I do compost,” she explains.

The post These Activists Will Teach You How to Treat Your Environment With Kindness appeared first on PlayJunkie.

Her zero-waste lifestyle is documented in her online blog and social media outlets, Trash is for Tossers. For Singer, zero waste means not producing any garbage whatsoever. “No sending anything to landfill, no throwing anything in a trash can, nothing. However, I do recycle and I do compost,” she explains.

It all started in 2012, when she noticed her classmate would bring his lunch in a single-use plastic bag, a disposable water bottle, and a plastic takeout container. “I would sit there and think: we are supposed to be the future of this planet and here we are with our trash, messing it up,” writes Singer.

And to Singer, a zero-waste lifestyle is not as torturous as it may seem, and can actually be quite fun and, naturally, cost-effective. So, would you consider turning your life around?

The post This Zero-Waste Guru Will Inspire You to Live a Cleaner, Healthier Life appeared first on PlayJunkie.

“The Washed Ashore Project works to increase awareness of the global tragedy of plastics pollution in the ocean,” reads their website. “We accomplish this by collecting marine debris through beach cleanups and community workshops. The collected trash is used to create large scale sculptures of sea life threatened by marine debris. The sculptures are created by volunteers in our workshops and staff under the direction of Angela Haseltine Pozzi our Artistic Director and Lead Artist.”

Over 10,000 volunteers have helped clean beaches and worked with Washed Ashore to process over 20 tons of debris into over 70 sculptures of the animals affected by plastic pollution. The organization also partners with schools, state parks, service groups, youth centers, and local businesses to spread the word about the dangers of plastics pollution and to teach citizens to become better stewards of the ocean.

Check out some of Pozzi’s large scale sculptures of animals and be sure to follow her social media pages for more inspiration.

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