Positive Change


Nordic call for treaty

Nordic countries call for global treaty on ocean plastic pollution
In a major step forward in the fight against marine plastic pollution, Nordic governments have become the first in the world to formally call for a global treaty to tackle the plastic crisis in our oceans.


Positive Change – single use plastic

‘Attenborough effect’ leads to 53% drop in single use plastic in 12 months
42% of consumers say products that use sustainable materials are important when it comes to their day-to-day purchases.


Drowning in plastic

The Earth’s Oceans Are Drowning in Plastic
A new book documents the plastic pollution crisis, the affect of that pollution on wildlife and people, and initiatives that have been created to tackle the problem.


New Zealand ban plastic bags

Total single-use plastic bag ban within six months
No retailers will be excluded from a ban on all single-use plastic bags.