Every day, we are faced with a growing plastic pollution crisis that is affecting our oceans and the marine life that inhabit them. However, there are people who are taking action to help solve this problem. Meet Afroz Shah, a lawyer and environmental activist from Mumbai, India, who has been tirelessly working to clean up the plastic waste that has been polluting the beaches and ocean near his home.
Shah started his mission to clean up the beach in 2015, and since then, he has inspired thousands of people to join him in his efforts. According to National Geographic, Shah and his volunteers have removed over 20 million pounds of trash from the beach, making it once again a safe haven for marine life.
Shah’s story is not just inspiring, but it shows that one person can make a significant difference in the fight against plastic pollution. His efforts have not gone unnoticed, and he has been recognized with numerous awards, including the United Nations’ Champions of the Earth Award in 2016.
Shah’s story is just one example of how individuals can make a difference in protecting the environment. While it may seem like a daunting task to tackle the plastic pollution crisis, the reality is that every small action counts. By reducing our plastic consumption, properly disposing of plastic waste, and supporting initiatives like Shah’s, we can all make a difference.
As Shah said in an interview with National Geographic, “The ocean doesn’t belong to us, we belong to the ocean.” Let’s all take action to protect our oceans and the creatures that call them home.
Source: National Geographic, “This Lawyer is Saving Mumbai’s Beaches – And the Ocean – from Plastic”, accessed on February 16, 2023, https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2019/06/lawyer-afroz-shah-saving-mumbai-beaches-ocean-plastic/.
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