July was dedicated as plastic-free, a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – find out more here.

UPSTREAM launched a contest encouraging people to share their stories about how they are building a #betterwaythanthrowaway. The winners are Maladen Gayuek, Jess Blasko, and Ryan Cope. Listen to their stories on this UPSTREAM podcast and find out how ocean plastic and marine pollution are only part of the plastic waste story.