In 2011, the U.S. generated 32 million tons of plastic waste, accounting for near 13 percent of the nation’s total garbage, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. This waste included nearly 14 million tons of plastic packaging and containers, roughly 11 million tons of durable goods such as household appliances, and almost seven million tons … [Read more…]
The Story of Solutions explores how we can move our economy in a more sustainable and just direction, starting with orienting ourselves toward a new goal. In the current ‘Game of More’, we’re told to cheer a growing economy — more roads, more malls, more Stuff! — even though our health indicators are worsening, income … [Read more…]
Bottled water found to contain over 24,000 chemicals (NaturalNews) Widespread consumer demand for plastic products that are free of the hormone-disrupting chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) has led to some significant positive changes in the way that food, beverage and water containers are manufactured. But a new study out of Germany has found that thousands of other … [Read more…]
The MIDWAY film project is a powerful visual journey into the heart of an astonishingly symbolic environmental tragedy. On one of the remotest islands on our planet, tens of thousands of baby albatrosses lie dead on the ground, their bodies filled with plastic from the Pacific Garbage Patch. Returning to the island over several years, … [Read more…]
Plastic is forever Plastic creates toxic pollution at every stage of its existence: manufacture, use, and disposal. Plastic is a material that the Earth cannot digest. Every bit of plastic that has ever been created still exists, including the small amount that has been incinerated and has become toxic particulate matter. Plastic poisons our food … [Read more…]
Plastic – A Cancer In Our Environment- Florida Keys Wildlife Rescue Silently spreading, leaching toxins, maiming and killing, plastics, the darling of modern society because of their versatility and heretofore low cost, are beginning to show their true colors. Derived from chemically-altered petroleum and often combined with toxic additives, plastics are no longer inexpensive to … [Read more…]
The world’s oceans are degenerating far faster than predicted and marine life is facing extinction due to a range of human impacts – from overfishing to climate change – a report compiled by international scientists warned Tuesday. The cumulative impact of “severe individual stresses,” ranging from climate warming and sea-water acidification to widespread chemical pollution … [Read more…]
Have you ever wanted to have your own island paradise? Well One clever soul, Richie Sowa, wanted to live on an island and since he could not afford one, he created one himself,from 25000 empty plastic bottles and counting! Way To Go Richie!!
@katiecouric Taps Into the Bottled Water Debate with Joe Doss and Stephanie Soechtig – Couric & Co. – CBS News
GOOD Instructions: Enjoying the Beach—Without Ruining It Summer is officially here, which means many of us will be beach-bound. Before you slip into your swim suit and pack up the station wagon, however, we have some important reminders. Last year, the Ocean Conservancy organized it’s 25th annual International Coastal Cleanup—an enduring effort worth celebrating, but … [Read more…]
Today my husband Carl and I were proud participants in the “hands across the sand” movement against oil drilling on our beautiful Flager beach. Thousands upon thousands of participants across the country joined in the event at 12:00 on June 26th. Source: http://flaglerlive.com/6938/flagler-beach-hands-across-sands “The message is simple. The images are powerful. We are drawing a … [Read more…]