12 People and companies that defend the Environment and fight to end pollution

The world is becoming more and more conscious about the preservation of the Environment, whether in the form of greater care with the disposal of garbage, or in the reduction of the emission of gases that cause the greenhouse effect. The excessive and indiscriminate production of waste (and its incorrect destination), for example, increases soil and water pollution and reduces the supply of raw materials for industries — to the extent that the same material could be recycled without the need for exploitation of more iron ore, more oil, etc.

Fortunately, there are companies that take responsibility for post-production and its consequences, as well as people (famous or not) who fight to prevent damage from increasing.

O incredible.club brings, today, a list of companies and people that seek to make a difference, helping to conserve the Planet we live on.

she drives the Plastic Bag Diet Movement in Indonesia. With a career focused on defending the environment, the young woman is a lawyer and carried out a long campaign to ban the single use of plastic bags in her country. In 2015, she created a project so that merchants would not offer free bags and thus reduce the use of plastic.

Tiza believes that although plastic is a serious problem, the solution is very simple. The young lawyer also collaborated in campaigns defending the production of zero waste in cities, which consists of the principle that all waste is biodegradable and, somehow, returns to the earth or can be used as raw material for new products.

Like Tiza, who we just showed you, Afroz Shah is also a lawyer. He became known for his work cleaning up the beaches of Mumbai, India, after he moved into an apartment near the coast and decided to take action against the filth. Afroz is also known for its fight against the use of single-use plastics. He says that plastics, in themselves, are not the central problem of polluting the seas, but rather the relationship we have with their use.

The lawyer was awarded the prize UN Champions of the Earth for the Environment 2016 carrying out the biggest cleanup in the world, in which residents of favelas in the region joined together to contribute to the cause. The movement removed about 15 million kilos of garbage from the beaches.

He is part of Surfers Against Sewage (Surfistas Contra o Esgoto), a group of surfers tired of dealing with plastic waste in the seas every day. The movement has become one of the UK’s most active in the fight against ocean pollution.

The main focus of Hugo’s work is to reduce the consumption of water bottles, notorious generators of plastic waste in the environment. According to him, plastic contamination is as serious a problem for the environment as global warming.

She is co-founder of the Thai headquarters of the global movement trash hero (Herói do Lixo), which seeks to reduce the amount of waste and seeks intelligent solutions against pollution. Sasina meets weekly with local people to clean Ao Nang beach and a nearby river. In 2016, she won the award Green Excellence Award of Thailand, for its contribution to eco-tourism in that region.

The beverage company, which originates in Costa Rica, received recognition as the first waste-free company in Latin America. the certification The Carbon Trust Standard evaluates the environmental management of companies. The company (which, although Costa Rican, is officially called the Florida Ice and Farm Company) has good post-industrial waste management.

In 2018, only 0.22% of the waste produced by Fifco ended up in landfills, making the company environmentally friendly. The Carbon Trust Standard certification is only valid for 24 months. After this period, the company must implement new measures to maintain it.

The powerful Korean company is also looking to make a difference, setting year after year goals to contribute to the Environment. To this end, it designs products under standards considered ecological, controlling polluting gas emissions during operation and within its work centers.

Its facilities have a 95% recycling rate and the company has a global collection of waste from its products. In 2016, it was recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency for the development of ecological refrigerator models.

KFC — Taco Bell (American fast food company present here in Brazil) has a branch certified as responsible for the environment in Northampton, England. In this restaurant, strict measures were implemented to reduce water and energy consumption by 30%, as well as the emission of greenhouse gases. In addition, the restaurant was built with sustainable and recycled materials.

Walmart supermarkets in Mexico and Central America have been seeking to reduce the impact of their activities on the environment. Throughout 2018, the company avoided the generation of tons of greenhouse gases, optimizing the collection and delivery of products to distribution centers, making the process more efficient and avoiding energy waste. It is estimated that, by 2025, the group will reach the goal of becoming a company with zero waste generation.

Coca-Cola is also seeking to lessen its impact on the environment. And, to achieve this goal, it collects 35% of the PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles it uses in Mexico. Every year, it processes around 85,000 tonnes of this plastic at its own recycling plant, Pet Star.

In addition, 43% of the packaging offered by Coca-Cola is returnable and can be used, on average, up to 70 times. The beverage market giant even launched in Mexican territory, a bottle made of 100% recycled PET, used in Ciel brand water, sold in the country. According to the company, 60% of the plastic recycled in the country is used in Mexico itself and the rest is exported.

The lead singer of the band U2, Bono Vox, is known for his commitment to social causes and his fight for peace and human rights, especially in developing countries. He has also supported environmental issues.

The star participated in several world forums, declaring himself in favor of the use of sustainable resources and the reduction of the consumption of disposable plastics, a subject that has been the subject of great debates in the United Nations Program for the Environment.

The Australian actress is developing an ecological rainwater harvesting project that will be installed in Walsh Bay, Sydney, Australia. The water will be distributed along the pier to benefit theater and dance companies and various artistic groups in the city that rehearse and perform in this area. In addition, Cate supports research to combat the drivers of climate change around the world.

Since 1998, the protagonist of Titanic and The Revenant seeks to act in favor of ecology. For this reason, he created the foundation that bears his name. His mission was, in the beginning, to protect the last wild places on the Planet and, although he still works in this cause, “Léo” has already expanded his scope of action in the fight for the Environment. Projects of his include building an eco-resort near Belize in Central America, as well as raising donations to protect the oceans.

Do you know other celebrities or companies that are fighting to change our Planet for the better? What measures does everyone take to avoid generating waste and care for the environment? Share your opinion and story in the comments.