Shore Buddies Wisdom Wednesday
Stephen Seagull's View from Above: The Land-to-Sea Plastic Journey
Hey there, folks! Stephen Seagull here, your Coastal Crusader.Today, I'm soaring high with a bird's eye view to drop some serious knowledge on you. Did you know that a staggering 80% of all the plastic that ends up in our beautiful oceans comes from land? Yes, you heard that right! It's not just about what's tossed into the sea; it's about what happens on land too.
The Problem Starts Upstream
How Does Plastic Get There?
Rainy days do more than just dampen your picnics; they also play a huge part in washing all that mismanaged plastic from land into our ocean. City streets littered with plastic waste send these pollutants into sewers, and from there, they travel out to sea.
What Can We Do About It?
As your trusty Coastal Crusader, I've got a few tricks up my wing that can help:
- Proper Disposal: Make sure your plastics are disposed of correctly. Recycle what you can, and always trash what you can't.
- Participate in Clean-Ups: Whether it's a beach or a park, join community clean-ups. If you can’t find one, why not start one?
- Spread the Word: Just like I'm doing from the skies, you can do on the ground. Educate your friends and family about how plastic waste can travel from land to sea.
Let's Wing It Together!
It’s not just about cleaning up the shores; it’s about stopping plastic from getting there in the first place. As a seagull, I may love a good fish, but plastic is one catch I wish we’d all let go. Join me, Stephen Seagull, in making a stand (or a flight) against plastic pollution. Together, we can keep our oceans just as nature intended—pristine and plastic-free!
Until our next high-flying adventure,
Stephen Seagull