Sky announces pledge to cut all single-use plastics by 2020 at the Our Ocean conference

The video discusses the issue of single-use plastic pollution in oceans and highlights Sky's initiative to eliminate such plastics from its supply chain by 2020. It introduces a £25 million innovation fund to support small businesses in developing solutions. The Our Ocean Conference features over 200 commitments from various groups to protect marine environments, with Sky collaborating with WWF. The video also covers the cleanup of Mumbai's beaches and stresses corporate responsibility. It emphasizes the importance of recycling and bioeconomy in reducing waste and concludes with a call to action for ocean protection.

What is the main goal of Sky's £25 million innovation fund?

• To find ways to keep plastic out of the sea

• To increase plastic production

• To eliminate plastic from landfills

• To develop new plastic materials

Which organization is Sky collaborating with to protect marine areas?

• UNESCO

• WWF

• Friends of the Earth

• Greenpeace

What are the oceans referred to as in the context of their importance to the planet?

• The planet's lungs and larder

• The planet's hands and feet

• The planet's heart and soul

• The planet's eyes and ears

What is the significant achievement of the Mumbai beach cleanup?

• Clearing 8,000,000 kilos of plastic

• Eliminating all plastic from the beach

• Creating a new recycling plant

• Reducing plastic production by 50%

What percentage of plastic packaging is discarded worldwide?

• 50%

• 86%

• 70%

• 95%