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Our Planet Wild

@ourplanetwild.com
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Independent conservation communicator sharing facts, stories, and insights about our planet 🌍🌿🐾 to inspire respect and protection for all life and ecosystems. 💼 🌿🌱 📍USA

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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 10/10/2026
Eased into the weekend with a peaceful morning reset. Sustainability is often about slowing down, caring for our spaces, and honoring simple routines. 🌾☀️ Having "The Night of Ulaanbaatar" playing in the background brought the best grounded energy today. #MindfulMornings #LowImpactLiving
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 06/10/2026
The natural world is full of wonder, resilience, and deep emotion. Documentaries like this make it so easy to fall in love with our planet all over again, giving us real perspective and helping drown out the daily noise. 🌿
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 29/09/2026
Tested my timing on the Whole Foods surplus produce bag and actually snagged one! 🏆 Canceled it right after: rescuing food waste is vital, but seeing all the single-use plastic on pre-cut fruit made me pause. A tough eco trade-off. 😅 #FoodWaste #TooGoodToGo #Sustainability
Screenshot showing a canceled Too Good To Go order confirmation screen for a Whole Foods Produce Bag.
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Our Big Cats @ourbigcats.com · 26/09/2026
Finally checked "Africa's Fishing Leopards" off our wishlist! 🐆🎣 Thought this was completely unavailable after checking Prime Video and major platforms. Turns out it is accessible on both BBC and Documentary Area: 🔸 BBC: www.bbc.com/video/docs/e... 🔸 DocArea: www.documentaryarea.com/video/Africa...
Leopard perched on a tree branch for BBC Natural World Fishing Leopards documentaryNight-vision camera footage of a wild leopard catching a catfish out of a muddy waterholeLeopard carrying a freshly caught catfish through a muddy dried waterhole
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 12/09/2026
Protecting nature requires both awe and accountability. We are backing this new watchcat project to critique human absurdities. Follow @humans.ourplanetearth.xyz for the full picture.
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bloodlions.bsky.social @bloodlions.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
🚩 Red Flag: Interactive Wildlife Activities 🚩 Hand-raising predator cubs & close interactions may be marketed as rehabilitation or conservation. But hands-on activities harm welfare, create safety risks & normalise wild animals as entertainment. ❓What conservation outcome are you contributing to?
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 10/09/2026
Five years of promises with no clear timeline is unacceptable 💔 Captive lion breeding and canned hunting in South Africa need an immediate phase-out, not endless delays. Please share to keep the pressure on DFFE Minister David Maynier 🦁 #BredForTheBullet #BanCannedHunting #EndAnimalCruelty
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Nsefu Wildlife Conservation Foundation @nsefuwildlife.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The funds raised at the 4th Annual Motorcycle Monkey Run & After Party go directly to our conservation work in Africa! If you'd like to donate items to our silent auction, contact our Event Coordinator Beth at beth@nsefu.org. bit.ly/4thannual-mo... #nsefu #ecrf #motorcyclemonkey #fullcirclesaloon
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 07/09/2026
We are starting a permanent low-buy lifestyle at @ourplanetwild.com! 🍲 Outside of food, we are pausing on new purchases. 💚 We define what counts as "special," provided it stays out of landfills long-term. Join us on this journey! 🌲
A bright, modern home office desk featuring wildlife conservation books on cougars and lions alongside a Blu-ray copy of The Last Lions next to a coffee mug.
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 01/09/2026
Finally starting A Year on Planet Earth 🌍 Framing nature through Earth's 365-day orbit is such a cool angle. The seasonal domino effects are wild. What are your favorite nature doc recommendations? 🎬 Image courtesy of @itvx.com / @itv.com
Poster for A Year on Planet Earth docuseries. Four-panel image showing a cheetah jumping in daylight, a red fox leaping into snow, a shark underwater, and a penguin diving, illustrating seasonal changes over 365 days.
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 30/08/2026
Data centers grab energy headlines, but while that is outside our direct control, our thermostat is 100% in our hands. Setting it higher in summer and lower in winter eases grid strain. We don't need to over-artificialize our homes. #Energy #ClimateAction
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America's Power Grid Won't Survive This Super El Niño | Blackouts Coming 2027!
YouTube video by Snyder Reports
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 30/08/2026
For anyone wanting to expand their plant-based cooking routine this week, Plant-Based India by Dr. Sheil Shukla is on deep discount right now 🇮🇳🌱 The eBook is down to $2.99 on both Google Play Books and Amazon Kindle. #plantbased #sustainability #vegan #bookdeals
Screenshot of Google Play Books showing an 85% price drop on the eBook Plant-Based India: Nourishing Recipes Rooted in Tradition by Sheil Shukla.
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 29/08/2026
Powerful storytelling reminds us of what is at stake. Safeguarding wild parents and their coalitions requires protecting intact habitats and reducing human-wildlife conflict. Every species deserves safe passage and space to thrive.
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 25/08/2026
Climate responsibility means evaluating every flight. Travel must actively fund global ecosystem defense and frontline protection, not just passive sightseeing. A vital point from @ourbigcats.com 🌍
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 23/08/2026
Should our top priority be saving Earth's vanishing wildlife or colonizing Mars? 🌿 Eco-Centrism: Protect biodiversity, restore wild habitats, stay home. 🚀 Techno-Humanism: Build redundancy, expand consciousness, explore space. Where do you stand? #Conservation #Space
An infographic with two distinct sides, comparing different approaches to human survival and environmental preservation.

The left side, in green text on a light background, is titled "STAY & RESTORE: ECO-CENTRISM." This side is a structured checklist of eco-friendly actions with small icons. The list includes: "PROTECT BIODIVERSITY: Halt habitat loss, rewild key ecosystems, protect all species," with icons of a jaguar, toucan, and fish. It's followed by "LIVE SUSTAINABLY: Adopt clean energy, circular economy, reduce resource footprint," with icons of solar panels, recycling symbols, and a high-speed train. The final point is "RESTORE HABITATS: Reforest degraded land, clean the oceans, preserve critical wetlands," with icons of a planting tree, a stylized wave, and coral reef. The entire side concludes with a summary list: "SAVE WILDLIFE & HABITATS, PROTECT BIODIVERSITY, LIVE SUSTAINABLY, HOME (EARTH)".

The right side, in white text on a dark, starry background, is titled "LEAVE & EXPAND: TECHNO-HUMANISM." It is a dynamic illustration of a Mars colony in a futuristic space setting. Features include: "SAVE HUMANITY" (appears twice), "BECOME MULTI-PLANETARY", and "INTERSTELLAR SURVIVAL INSURANCE POLICY". The illustration includes a base with glass biodomes and solar panels on the red surface of Mars, a launching rocket, a large planet Mars, and a smaller, distant Earth and moon in the sky. It is a striking comparison of a terrestrial and an extra-terrestrial path to the future.
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Our Big Cats @ourbigcats.com · 21/08/2026
Adding context: the Ann van Dyk (formerly De Wildt) Cheetah Centre is the team behind the rescue of Sibella, the cheetah featured in Sibella: The Miracle Cheetah. They are still doing vital conservation work today! 🐾
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 18/08/2026
Swapping seed oils for healthier ingredients is a good step, but literally ALL 10 items featured come in single-use plastic packaging. Plastic waste breaks down into microplastics that pollute our oceans and food. Clean food needs clean packaging!
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10 ALDI Foods I Wish I Found Sooner (Healthy & Affordable)
YouTube video by Bobby Parrish
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 16/08/2026
The things you do for the planet. 🌎 Buying loose garlic means no bulk packaging. But after getting bad cloves, I now do a mini-peel in-store to check freshness. The cashier was absolutely judging me 😂 10/10 for healthy 🧄, 0/10 for making friends at checkout. #ZeroWaste #Sustainability
A professional, minimalist studio photograph on a light wood surface featuring three bulbs of red-purple garlic with papery outer layers slightly peeled back, highlighting the health and quality of the underlying cloves. This image represents meticulous quality control and sustainable, loose-product sourcing in a retail context.
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 15/08/2026
Completely agreed that it is time well spent! 🌿 In terms of eco-friendly recreation, low-impact indoor leisure is second only to daytime outdoor activities. But when it comes to sheer emotional richness and fostering empathy for wild lives like Malaika? It is hard to beat. 💛
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 11/08/2026
Classic biomimicry. Nature inspiring human strategy in the most unexpected places. 🌍📈
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Our Big Cats @ourbigcats.com · 02/08/2026
Public Service Announcement 📚 In case you’ve been eyeing 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘓𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘥 by Will Burrard-Lucas, the eBook is currently down to $2.99! The price is matched on Amazon, but if you get it on Google Play Books, it’s also eligible for Family Library sharing 🐆✨ #BookDeals #eBooks #Photography #BookSky
Screenshot of Google Play Store showing the eBook The Black Leopard: My Quest to Photograph One of Africa's Most Elusive Big Cats by Will Burrard-Lucas on sale for $2.99.
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 01/08/2026
Roughly $33 for a 700 sq ft apartment during one of the hottest months of the year 😂 To be clear: we didn't sacrifice our comfort or quality of life to get this. Turns out what’s good for the planet is usually also good for our wallet. 🌍✨ #EnergyEfficiency #SustainableLiving #ClimateAction
A digital screenshot of an email notification from Reliant Energy displaying an electricity bill total of $33.17 due on August 17.
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 29/07/2025
It’s summer in the Northern Hemisphere ☀️ Air conditioning feels good, but it’s not always good for us. Dry air, stale circulation, and high energy use add up. Try misting your skin and/or using a fan. Simple, cooling, better for the planet. 💧🌿 #EcoCooling #SustainableLiving #OurPlanetFirst
A cartoon-style illustration of a man misting his neck with a spray bottle while standing in a cozy, sunlit room. He has short brown hair, a beard, and is wearing a red t-shirt. A small blue fan sits on a wooden table beside him, gently blowing air. The room is decorated with green potted plants, a framed leaf artwork, and a window letting in warm sunlight, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere.
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 16/07/2026
Cleaning a toilet feels petty when discussing global conservation, but small daily habits are what shape our planet. 🌍 This Southern Living guide: www.southernliving.com/how-to-clean... uses vinegar instead of harsh chemicals. We can make it even greener by skipping the paper towels they suggest. 🧵
Reusable glass spray bottles with blue and green liquid and wooden cleaning brushes, on a grey surface with botanical shadows, for an eco-friendly cleaning routine.
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Our Polar Bears @polarbears.ourplanetwild.com · 14/07/2026
Bought 2 books by a climate denier at a discount: no real profit for them, but now I have the text. They claim Arctic ice isn't changing, but NASA data shows spring ice break-up is happening 3 to 9 days earlier per decade. More to come when I have time. #FactCheck #PolarBears #ScienceCommunication
Polar bear mother and two cubs standing on a snowy sandbank in northern Alaska waiting for Arctic sea ice freeze up.
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 13/07/2026
My #DIY sudare (すだれ) until I find a permanent one for my window. 🌿☀️ I usually hang it outside from 9 AM to 12 PM to block the intense heat before it strikes the glass. (Hung inside here just for demo purposes!) #SustainableLiving #EnergyEfficiency #EcoFriendly
A large, flattened brown cardboard box hung vertically over a white indoor window blind using a clear plastic clothes hanger with clips. Bright outdoor sunlight leaks through the sides of the DIY shade, demonstrating a temporary home cooling solution.
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 12/07/2026
@polarbearsinternational.org field research cannot afford to leave a $25,000 match pool on the table. The campaign is crawling at just 13% of its goal with 5 days left. The official account has been dark here, but the community on this platform can help close this gap before July 16.
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 09/07/2026
Protecting the Arctic sea ice protects our entire planet. This vital habitat needs our voice and action today. Support Polar Bears International ahead of Arctic Sea Ice Day on July 15th, and a generous donor match will double your impact. polarbearsinternational.org/donate/
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 04/07/2026
After watching someone mindlessly grab a massive handful of paper towels to dry their hands, I wanted to share a personal milestone. This pack from Sept 2025 was the last time I bought a paper product. Most of it is still left. Mindful habits change everything. #Sustainability #ZeroWaste
A package of Scott ComfortPlus toilet paper containing 12 triple rolls, equivalent to 36 regular rolls. The packaging is white and orange, featuring the blue Scott brand logo, a graphic of a white pillow representing softness, and text stating it dissolves 10 times faster for a clog-free experience.
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 04/07/2026
If we tax single-use plastics to reduce waste, we need the exact same policy for virgin paper products. Low shelf prices fuel mindless consumption and deforestation. We must tax paper towels and tissue to fund ecosystem restoration. @ran.org @earthjustice.org @rainforest-trust.bsky.social
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 04/07/2026
Sudare (すだれ) are traditional Japanese blinds made of woven bamboo. 🎋 Hung outside the window, this durable tool blocks solar heat before it hits the glass, lowering the rate of sunlight heating up the indoors with zero electricity. #SustainableLiving #EcoFriendly #SaveMoney
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 04/07/2026
More tips to cool your home naturally. 🌿 These clever, traditional methods from Japan work incredibly well pretty much everywhere. Perfect for staying comfortable while keeping your electricity bill and footprint to the minimum. #SustainableLiving #SaveMoney #EcoFriendly
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How The Japanese Cool Their Homes Without Electricity FAST
YouTube video by The Japanese Method
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 03/07/2026
Slept with just the fan running last night at 85°F and it wasn't bad at all. Keeping it spinning today, too. Moving air makes a massive difference in how our bodies adapt to the heat, completely saving on the electricity bill. #SustainableLiving #SaveMoney #EcoFriendly
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 03/07/2026
Ready to further reduce your AC dependency? Building on yesterday's thoughts, I found this fantastic video breaking down 17 unexpected ways to keep your home cool naturally. It is full of unique tips to help lower your carbon footprint and drop your utility bills. #SustainableLiving #SaveMoney
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17 Ways to COOL YOUR HOME You Never Thought Of!
YouTube video by Heat Geek
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 02/07/2026
AC is vital for heatwaves, but its abuse harms the planet. Constant climate control stops our bodies from adapting naturally to the seasons. Setting thermostats to freezing all summer creates a waste cycle. Watch below for tips to keep your house cool without AC. #SustainableLiving #SaveMoney
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How to keep your house cool in the summer without AC
YouTube video by CBC News
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 01/07/2026
Read this twice. Real legacy cannot be bought on a degraded planet.
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 01/07/2026
Stat 10/10: "No one yet knows exactly what the health effects of microplastics in the human body will be." — Eve O. Schaub (Update: Recent medical studies show they are now linked to increased heart attacks). #StatsToBeHorrifiedBy #yearofnogarbage #plasticpollution #breakfreefromplastic
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 30/06/2026
The grocery baggers at Patel Brothers, 99 Ranch, and H Mart are bagging items incredibly generously with plastic. This applies across the board, and it is time to demand an industry-wide shift. Bring your own bags every time. @beyondplastics.bsky.social @earthjustice.org
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 30/06/2026
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 30/06/2026
Stat 9/10: "Microplastics have been found in human blood, lungs, breast milk, placenta, and poop." — Eve O. Schaub, Year of No Garbage #StatsToBeHorrifiedBy #yearofnogarbage #plasticpollution #breakfreefromplastic
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 27/06/2026
Absolutely agree! What a perfect way to spend a Friday evening. What a pure joy it is to watch and learn about our beloved wildlife and hold them close to our hearts.
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 27/06/2026
Our wildlife is truly the most precious thing we have left on this planet.
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 27/06/2026
Stat 8/10: "Microplastics have been found in the ocean, the soil, and the air of the most remote places on earth." — Eve O. Schaub, Year of No Garbage #StatsToBeHorrifiedBy #yearofnogarbage #plasticpollution #breakfreefromplastic
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 26/06/2026
If Patel Brothers, 99 Ranch, and H Mart insist on handing out plastic bags so generously, why are there no plastic film recycling bins in their stores? The bare minimum is taking responsibility for the waste they create. @beyondplastics.bsky.social @earthjustice.org e.org
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 26/06/2026
Stat 7/10: "Between now and 2060, global producers are on track to tripple plastic productions." — Eve O. Schaub, Year of No Garbage #StatsToBeHorrifiedBy #yearofnogarbage #plasticpollution #breakfreefromplastic
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 25/06/2026
Costco, Sam’s Club, and Aldi prove retail thrives without plastic bags. Yet from Walmart and Kroger to any retail store, pretty much all still hand them out endlessly. If bulk warehouses and discount markets can ditch the plastic handout, no store has an excuse left. @beyondplastics.bsky.social
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 25/06/2026
Stat 6/10: In our history, eight billion metric tons of plastic have been produced. That is the mass equivalent of 100 Moons. #StatsToBeHorrifiedBy #yearofnogarbage #plasticpollution #breakfreefromplastic
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 24/06/2026
Stat 5/10: If the global plastic infrastructure were measured as a single sovereign country, its greenhouse gas footprint would rank it as the world's fifth-largest carbon emitter. #StatsToBeHorrifiedBy #yearofnogarbage #plasticpollution #breakfreefromplastic
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 22/06/2026
Stat 4/10: By the year 2050, the total weight of plastic pollution in our oceans is projected to outweigh all the fish in the sea. #StatsToBeHorrifiedBy #yearofnogarbage #plasticpollution #breakfreefromplastic
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Our Planet Wild @ourplanetwild.com · 21/06/2026
Stat 3/10: Massive floating ocean garbage patches have grown so large that they now cover roughly 40% of the world's ocean surfaces. #yearofnogarbage #plasticpollution #breakfreefromplastic
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