Outreach

Reduce Single Use Plastics

Through the Remora App, a focus on encouraging a reduction in single-use plastics is the focus of our team's outreach programs. Here at Eckerd College, we have worked with the administration to emphasize and change to our college's plastic policies.

Personal Actions & Initiatives

Reduce waste
Reduce consumption of single-use plastics
Reuse & Recycle
Demand "extended producer responsibility"
Limit the source of plastic
Clean up litter
Participate in beach cleanups
Check cosmetics labels for microplastics
Educate friends, family, teachers, and colleagues about the topic
Pursue policy initiatives
Check out our NOAA Marine Debris prevention project: reduce.eckerd.edu

Education

For many years, we have tabled at the St. Pete Science Fest and other events around Tampa Bay to tell others about our research and encourage using Remora.