Category Archives: Plastic on the Beach

Do You Pick Up Litter When You’re a Tourist?

I’ve just finished reading a fascinating account of some personal direct action from a Canadian who is living and working in Morocco. Robbin Yager provides Tours and Treks in Morocco. One day she decided to roll up her sleeves and … Continue reading

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We Use Too Much Plastic

Use Less Plastic from TakePart on Vimeo. This cause is really starting to gain some attention. There is now a big flashy site called Save My Oceans with a page devoted to the issue of plastic waste. I would love … Continue reading

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Cotton Swabs on Plastic Sticks

The majority of cotton swabs these days are made using plastic for the stick. The packaging is also usually plastic. If you are looking for a greener alternative, I saw some organic cotton swabs with paper sticks and cardboard packaging … Continue reading

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Why Don’t We Just Burn the Plastic?

Is burning plastic waste a viable solution? I am putting this question out there, even though the idea doesn’t sit that well with me. This post sat as an unfinished draft from February until today. Some scientists at Penn State … Continue reading

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Do We Need Plastic Pallets?

According to the people who make plastic pallets, they are better that wooden ones in almost every way. Plastic pallet has many advantages compared with wooden one as follows: less weight, neat and good appearance, no nails or splinters, no … Continue reading

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Plastic on the Beach: Part Seven

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Plastic on the Beach: Part Six

I did more picking up and less photography than usual today. I even picked up the broken tricycle that I had seen on a previous trip. Because it was such a windy day, I didn’t think that I would find … Continue reading

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Plastic on the Beach: Part Five

Now that the weather is really nice I am going to be posting these more often. This time, I took some actual pretty pictures and included them in a Flickr set

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Make a Firm Decision about Flip-Flops

I have seen plastic footwear washed up on the beaches of three continents. Most inexpensive flip flops are made from Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA). The most enviro-friendly choice for summer footwear is bare feet. That being said, going barefoot is … Continue reading

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Safe Baby Transportation

I have made the case against making babies from a few different angles on this blog and elsewhere. It’s always a good way to stimulate discussion. I am personally responsible for one pregnancy. If and when you create a human, … Continue reading

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