During one of the @5gyres expeditions to Bali, Indonesia they found numerous objects but mostly microplastics and flip flops. “A lot of these shoes had bite marks from fish that had tried to eat them while at sea. Shoes were buried in the sand and caught in the washed-up debris, all in various stages of degradation. Many people don't realize that the shoes they wear every day are made from materials that never go away, even after they’re too busted to use any further.” ⠀
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Be mindful of the materials you buy. ⠀
Refuse items that don’t have a responsible end of life plan. ⠀
Repair the items that can have a second life. ⠀
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➡️ Swipe to see a photo from the 4ocean Bali Cleanup Crew and the type of footwear they find almost every day.