Ways to Save the Ocean

It’s no doubt that the ocean needs our help.【小题1】Only through building collective power can we force states and corporations to take responsibility for the damage they’ve caused to the planet.

Still, however much we understand that reducing and recycling is not enough, small actions can help us save the ocean. With this in mind, we’ve rounded up some simple actions we can all take to save the ocean.【小题2】There are also other ways to save the ocean.

Commit to a plastic-free lifestyle. So, in order to help save the ocean, many people are committing to a plastic-free lifestyle. The United Nations (UN) has even encouraged the public to think about how they deal with plastic and the ways they can live without it, or replace it:【小题3】If you really need to use plastic, recycle it responsibly.

Turn your food waste into compost (混合肥料). Composting food waste is an easy way to reduce methane (甲烷). Not only does compost reduce methane production, it can also help you fertilize your personal garden.【小题4】When you go shopping, stick to a prewritten grocery list and buy unwrapped products.

【小题5】Try investing in energy-efficient appliances, eating locally sourced food, walking or riding a bike, conserving water, and shutting of flights when you aren’t using them. Sure, these are small actions—especially when compared to the big carbon footprints of big-name corporations—but these changes can add up.