Eat less fish
Research into the types of plastic polluting the ocean has highlighted that a substantial percentage is actually a byproduct of the fishing industry. By eating less fish, you are reducing the demand for global fish
Researchers estimate 20% of marine waste in the ocean comes from fishing related activities.
SourceBenefits
- Reduces demand for large-scale commercial fishing, which damages ecosystems
- Vegetarian and vegan diets have been shown to have a lower food carbon footprint than omnivore diets
Challenges
- If you have specialist nutritional requirements, dietary changes should be discussed with your doctor or a trained nutritionist
- Share with your friends – lots of individuals taking this action will make the biggest impact
Making a difference
According to the European Comission, on average in 2018 EU citizens ate half a kilo less compared to the previous year.