PLASTIC POLLUTION EMERGENCY RESPONSE™
EPIC | Plastic Pollution Emergency Response™
EPIC | Plastic Pollution Emergency Response™
PLASTIC POLLUTION EMERGENCY RESPONSE™
The plastic problem is clear and in present need of rectification, see the facts.
Learn about ways you can help us and how to manage your personal plastic usage.
OUR MISSION IS EPIC
We are a Canadian based, internationally recognized NON-PROFIT organization that has developed a world leading PLASTIC POLLUTION EMERGENCY RESPONSE™ program called EPIC. This dynamic and INTEGRATIVE approach combines 4 main components; EDUCATION, POLICY, INFRASTRUCTURE and CLEANUP. Our goal is to give plastic waste an ECONOMIC VALUE to stimulate the plastic circular economy and provide communities the LONG-TERM TOOLS they need to STEWARD THEIR ENVIRONMENT keeping PLASTIC OUT OF THE OCEANS.
OUR SOLUTIONS ARE EPIC
EDUCATION & RESEARCH
Worldwide change begins with dedicated and well-informed individual action. Anyone can fight the devastation being caused by plastic pollution, but we all need to understand the problem and potential solutions. Knowledge drives innovation.
1 of 4POLICY & ADVOCACY
Policy is about merging best practice plastic management strategies with the needs of our communities and the health of our planet. The Policy component provides support with global decision making for better programs and practices.
2 of 4INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
Plastic pollution is a result of waste mismanagement and the over consumption of plastic. Many countries lack adequate infrastructure to manage wastes, resulting in materials being discarded inappropriately.
3 of 4CLEANUP & RESTORATION
The Cleanup component assists communities in physically removing plastic pollution from ecologically sensitive environments to create a cleaner and safer place for wildlife, communities, and eco-tourism.
4 of 4The EPIC Program incorporates a four pillar hands-on approach:
EDUCATION, POLICY, INFRASTRUCTURE & CLEANUP,
catalysing worldwide action around plastic pollution-free lands and oceans.
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