Ocean Action Zone

You can take steps to help reduce the waste that is polluting our oceans.

Doing Your Part

Caring for the environment and keeping the ocean clean is an ongoing commitment. Learn more about how your actions can help stop harmful plastics from reaching the ocean. Pledge below to make a difference in your community. If you’ve taken a pledge before, why not try another challenge? Or inspire your friends to do the same? 

About the Exhibit 

The Divert NS Ocean Action Zone (OAZ) at the Discovery Centre aims to inspire youth to take action by reducing waste that could end up in our oceans. With the look and feel of a working research lab, the OAZ is an interactive exhibit that educates and empowers. Visitors start by exploring samples of waste found during a local shoreline clean-up to understand the impact of trash once it enters the ocean. Next, they take a deeper dive into the story of plastic in our oceans, learning how it gets there, its long lifespan, and its impact on us and aquatic life. 

Plan your visit to the Discovery Centre today, or take a pledge at home. 

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Pick Up Litter around My Home, My School or at the Beach

Did you know that plastic drink bottles and caps are one of the top ten most collected items in shoreline cleanups? Carrying a reusable water bottle prevents plastic bottles from entering the ocean. If you use plastic bottles, return them for a refund and recycling at your nearest Enviro-Depot™.
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Carry a Reusable Water Bottle

Once plastic gets into our oceans, it stays forever. Picking it up before it reaches the ocean helps make sure that plastic waste is disposed of properly.

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Choose Products with Less Packaging

Did you know that 1/3 of plastic used in Canada comes from packaging and other short-lived plastic? When shopping, choosing items with less packaging can make a big difference in how much plastic your family throws away.
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Use Reusable Bags When Shopping

Did you know that Canadians use up to 15 billion plastic bags per year? Reduce that number by refusing single-use plastic or paper bags, and carrying your own reusable bag instead. It’s time for reusable bags to make a comeback.
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Use a Reusable Mug

Did you know that even paper to-go cups have a plastic lining that prevents them from being recycled easily? A reusable mug keeps your drink hotter and can be used over and over again.

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Refuse Single-use Straws and Cutlery

Did you know that single-use cutlery is not recycled in NS? And straws are garbage too! Choose reusable straws and cutlery that can be washed and reused again.

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