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The Blue Economy: Importance of Ocean Conservation

Green Tech Challenge

The sustainability of this growth is however compromised by overfishing and rising ocean pollution. Pollution from litter, sunscreen chemicals, and boats making day trips to the island in large numbers (200 boats and 5000 tourists per day) had gradually damaged 80% of the island’s ecological system.

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Grab these eco-friendly gifts for kids before they’re gone

AGreenLiving

Micro Kickboard Your gift recipient will only know the scooter is a lot of fun. You’ll know it was made from recycled plastic pulled from the ocean. Shop Micro Kickboard on Amazon Fair Trade plush baby toy A rattle isn’t just a rattle if it’s made from plastic or chemically-laden materials.

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December 2021 Cleantech Roundup: Year in Review

Clean Energy Trust

Also, while money has poured in across the climate tech sector and across stages, the figures tend to be distorted by the mammoth late stage funding, especially those going to electric vehicle companies (much as it was a couple years ago with funding to scooter/ micromobility companies).