Flossie and the Beach Cleaners have been highlighting the hidden harm plastic pollution causes through a ‘rubbish exhibition’ ahead of Plastic Free July.
The display included “a creepy old doll’s leg from the 60s” as well “miniature toy soldiers fighting their way up a beach”, dentures a jewellery box stolen in a burglary and lego. “The coral that is so important to the sea and oceans are the underwater forests of our planet and need to be protected more than ever.”
“There’s a lot of pressure on the human race with climate change and it can be overwhelming,” added the 16-year-old Dubliner. “Staff at AIB’s Head Office were pleased to have the opportunity to view the images and learn about the charity’s efforts to tackle climate change. “Then there is the image of someone’s dentures washing in at Seapoint, WWII dolls’ boots found on Killiney Beach, a dead seal on Keem Beach, Achill Island with a pile of fishing rig next to it, a ‘bong’ washed up in the rocks in Dun Laoghaire, extreme pollution on the West Pier in Dun Laoghaire and images of the endless towels, ‘men’s pants’ and enough clothing to stock a store with.