1 million disposable plastic bottles are sold every minute worldwide?
In the same minute, a truckload of plastic waste ends up in our oceans. That equates to 8 million tons of plastic per year.
Only 9% of all plastic produced has ever been recycled. The rest is dumped in a garbage dump, incinerated or ends up as litter.
80% of all waste in the oceans is plastic. 49% of that is disposable plastic.
Unless we act now, it is estimated that by 2050 the weight of plastic in the oceans will exceed the weight of fish.
That’s why Hedgehog Company joins the Dopper Wave. A movement of organizations and individuals, who together turn the tide in the fight against plastic pollution. This fits in with our mission to realize sustainability together with our partners. We will therefore encourage our partners to join the Dopper Wave. We sign the declaration to:
Ban disposable water bottles from our organization
Encourage colleagues and visitors to drink tap water whenever and wherever possible
Remind everyone to always have their reusable water bottle with them
Inspire other organizations and people to join the Dopper Wave as well.
And you? Will you join us? Visit https://dopper.com to find out how you can help save our oceans with small, everyday actions!
Watch the Dopper Wave Film below. Anyone who sees this video is guaranteed to be inspired. Okay, we might be a little biased, but he captures the story perfectly. The story about real people who banned disposable water bottles from their lives. About their decision to sign the statement and be part of the Wave. And all that in a minute and a half. Of course we don’t want you to miss out. For the record.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Dopper Wave initiative?
The Dopper Wave is a movement of organizations and individuals working together to combat plastic pollution. It encourages participants to take small, everyday actions to help save our oceans, aligning with Hedgehog's mission to realize sustainability with its partners.
What simple steps can a business take to reduce plastic bottle waste?
A business can take four key steps by signing the Dopper Wave declaration to reduce plastic waste. These actions include banning disposable water bottles from the organization, encouraging colleagues and visitors to drink tap water, reminding everyone to carry a reusable water bottle, and inspiring other organizations to join the movement.
What is the scale of the global plastic pollution problem?
The global plastic pollution problem is significant, with one million disposable plastic bottles sold every minute and a truckload of plastic waste entering our oceans in that same minute. Statistics show that only 9% of all plastic ever made has been recycled, and plastic waste now makes up 80% of all waste in the oceans.
How does Hedgehog demonstrate its commitment to reducing plastic?
Hedgehog demonstrates its commitment by joining the Dopper Wave and signing its declaration to fight plastic pollution. The company actively bans disposable water bottles from its organization and encourages its partners, colleagues, and visitors to drink tap water and use reusable bottles.
Why is single-use plastic particularly harmful to the oceans?
Single-use plastic is particularly harmful because it constitutes 49% of the 8 million tons of plastic that end up in our oceans each year. If current trends continue, it is estimated that by 2050 the total weight of plastic in the oceans will be greater than the weight of all the fish.
Also read our article on the environmental impact of your breakfast.
Whether you are a large or small business, a start-up or a company with a long history, offering a product, process, or service, we respond swiftly and support you in taking your next step.
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