Day 3 included collaborative discussions on current plastic removal technologies and what is being done to reduce marine debris pollution in the US. Day 3 included information about regional waste management infrastructure, using drones for marine debris surveying and collection, and big picture considerations. Day 3 also included a session on how plastics can impact composting, how to spot compostable greenwashing, and other plastic pollution reduction guidelines for NC composting.
“It has been an honor to present another collaborative agenda for the NC Marine Debris Symposium this year. This is one of my favorite events of the year. It’s become a family reunion for many who work tirelessly to prevent plastic pollution in NC. Our team is grateful for the support of those that submitted papers, volunteered time, presented, sponsored, and participated. We’re looking forward to another year of planning content that will reduce plastic pollution and protect the quality of water and life in NC.”
- Lisa Rider, CCRW Executive Director
“Thanks for a wonderful enlightening symposium last Thursday. I have been doing my plastic inventory at home and I have a lot of work to do. It's amazing how plastics are everywhere. Now that my eyes are open, I can start to make changes. Unfortunately it is going to slowly because of how entrenched plastics are in our lives.”
- Brian Treston, 2022 NCMDS Live Stream Attendee
“This was my first NCMDS and I am so honored to be a part of such a collaborative effort to reduce marine debris in North Carolina. The presenters were local researchers and industry working professionals that taught me so much about the issue. By the end of the Symposium I felt so inspired to make a difference and felt equipped with a toolkit of resources. I look forward to using what I have learned to support Coastal Carolina Riverwatch’s debris reduction efforts.”
- Riley Lewis, White Oak Waterkeeper
Check out the full agenda here.
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