Dubai SME helping to reduce the global issue of marine plastic pollution

Dubai SME helping to reduce the global issue of marine plastic pollution

- SunKiss will be showcasing a range of sustainable sun care products at the Dubai International Boat Show, which are made using 90% less plastic and with formulations that are reef friendly

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: SunKiss, the UAE homegrown developer of sustainable and environmentally friendly suncare products, will showcase the role it is playing in reducing plastic waste in the ocean during this year’s Dubai International Boat Show, which takes place at Dubai Harbour until Sunday 5 March.

According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), over 300 million tonnes of plastic waste are produced annually, of which at least 14 million tonnes end up in the ocean every year, making up 80% of all marine debris and making. The primary sources of ocean-based plastic pollution originate from the fishing industry, nautical activities and aquaculture.

Joanna Barclay, Managing Director of SunKiss, said: “Plastic pollution is a global issue which is impacting everyone but is becoming increasingly more problematic in the marine environment. Not only is it affecting ocean health and the health of marine species, but it also creates issues surrounding the food supply chain, impacts tourism, and contributes to climate change.

“At SunKiss, we are acutely aware of these issues