Shipping Companies need to be using Marine Compactors

When out at sea, the last thing anyone wants to deal with is the waste. With limited space, and an awful smell that it brings, it is tempting to dump the waste and debris into the sea. The negative impact that marine debris has on wildlife is much greater than you think.

Marine waste such as plastic containers dumped from ships are killing or injuring sea mammals every day.  Animals get tangled up in nets, bags, egg cartons, milk jugs, pretty much any container that is not being used for its intended purpose can turn in to a deadly weapon when dumped into a body of water. Debris also continues to wash up on beaches all over the world. And even for birds, the floating waste can get caught in their beaks leading to a quick death.

Ships dumping waste into our bodies of water can be easily reduced with certain products offered by some of the top waste compaction companies. A company called KenBay offers a marine compactor that is specifically designed for ships, barges, or even oil rigs. With these types of waste compactors, you will save money, time, and most importantly, lives.

With marine waste being dumped in our bodies of water so frequently, it has raised the attention of the public. An international agreement called MARPOL (The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships) was set forth by many world governments to prohibit or limit the amount of waste that can be released into our waters. Although these laws are set in place, it is our duty to ensure the safety of our oceans living creatures by having an environmentally friendly waste solution.

To get a better look at how our oceans are being used as giant garbage disposals, here is an unbelievable YouTube video.