Plastic water bottles are one of the world’s largest causes of plastic pollution, and they often end up in our oceans. As a company that relies on clean oceans for its business, Norwegian has a special interest in maintaining the ocean’s health, and its Sail & Sustain program introduces eco-friendly new programs often. The cruise line recently announced a brand new policy: no more single-use plastic bottles!
Norwegian Cruise Line/Facebook Plastic water bottles are a major cause of ocean pollution. The plastic is often ingested by fish, birds, and other sea life, affecting their health. It’s estimated that eight million metric tons of plastic end up in the planet’s oceans every year.
Norwegian Cruise Line/Facebook In an effort to preserve the health of the ocean, as well as the destinations it visits, Norwegian Cruise Line just announced that it has eliminated all single-use plastic water bottles from its ships. This policy is in effect immediately on all 17 of Norwegian’s ships.
Image Source/via Getty Images The new policy will eliminate six million single-use bottles this year alone! The company ditched its use of plastic straws in 2018, and plans to remove all single-use shampoo and conditioner bottles later this year, as well.
Norwegian Cruise Line/Facebook Instead of single-use plastic water bottles, Norwegian Cruise Line will offer JUST spring water in a plant-based carton. The packaging is made of renewable materials and sugarcane-based plastic. The bottles are refillable and recyclable.
Norwegian Cruise Line/Facebook Norwegian Cruise Line’s Sail & Sustain program will continue to search for more eco-friendly solutions for its cruise ships. We can’t wait to see what they come up with next!
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Plastic water bottles are a major cause of ocean pollution. The plastic is often ingested by fish, birds, and other sea life, affecting their health. It’s estimated that eight million metric tons of plastic end up in the planet’s oceans every year.
In an effort to preserve the health of the ocean, as well as the destinations it visits, Norwegian Cruise Line just announced that it has eliminated all single-use plastic water bottles from its ships. This policy is in effect immediately on all 17 of Norwegian’s ships.
Image Source/via Getty Images
The new policy will eliminate six million single-use bottles this year alone! The company ditched its use of plastic straws in 2018, and plans to remove all single-use shampoo and conditioner bottles later this year, as well.
Instead of single-use plastic water bottles, Norwegian Cruise Line will offer JUST spring water in a plant-based carton. The packaging is made of renewable materials and sugarcane-based plastic. The bottles are refillable and recyclable.
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Sail & Sustain program will continue to search for more eco-friendly solutions for its cruise ships. We can’t wait to see what they come up with next!
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