Projects » Beyond Plastic Bermuda and Plastics Pollution
Plastic pollutes people too
Opinion by Erich Hetzel & Katie Berry Whenever you read about the impact of plastic pollution, it’s scary to learn about the damage it does to our environment, particularly our ocean life. What is often overlooked, however, is much more […]
Read moreMinister On Legislating Single-Use Plastics
“It is the intention of the government to move forward with legislating single-use plastics in such a way as to have the largest possible positive impact on the environment and human health whilst at the same time minimising any negative […]
Read moreWebinar for transition from plastics
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation, Beyond Plastic and Butterfield have joined forces to host a four-part webinar series to help small and medium-sized businesses to start planning for the transition away from single-use plastics. The free, hour-long webinars will educate […]
Read moreSingle-use plastic laws likely this year as final proposals drafted
Legislation to cut back on single-use plastics in Bermuda is expected to come forward this year, but the details of the proposal are still up for discussion. Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, said it was possible that a […]
Read moreMarketPlace Offer Discount For Reusable Bags
The MarketPlace today announced it will be “offering a 10-cent discount for each reusable bag presented and used at checkout as part of an overall commitment to becoming a more eco-conscience organisation.” A spokesperson said, “Beginning today customers will get […]
Read moreIsland approach to single use plastics discussed at international forum
Plans to ban single use plastics in Bermuda were highlighted by the home affairs minister at an international forum. Walter Roban told the virtual Financial Times Global Boardroom event that the island was leading the way on climate change. Mr […]
Read moreBeyond Plastic Bermuda Student Video
We are excited to release our first campaign video, featured at the BEUI Youth Climate Summit. Thank you to Saltus Grammar School for lending us two very talented young actors, Moss for his creative talent in making this idea come […]
Read morePlastic not fantastic as climate change summit hears it’s in food and water
People eat about a credit card’s worth of plastic every week, it was revealed at a youth climate change summit yesterday. The stomach-churning news was featured in a video presentation that showed that people ingested about five grams of microplastics […]
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