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How to Limit Plastic Waste and Pollution Think about the amount of plastic used every day.  Grabbing a coffee in the morning and using a straw to stir in cream and sugar.  Enjoying an ice cold water after a work out by using a disposable plastic cup.  Grocery shopping and using the plastic grocery bags to carry purchases home.  Many people use at least one plastic item every day.  But, even though many plastics can be recycled, oftentimes plastic products are disposed of improperly and can create devastating repercussions in the environment.  Plastic bags and straws can harm fish and other animals and destroy marine ecosystems. It is easy to limit, and even eliminate, the need to use so many one use plastic products.  Learn how in the latest GreenLiving tips blog: It is first important to identify the type of plastics that can be easily limited during daily routines.  One use plastics are plastic products that are designed to be disposed of after...

This Type of Debris is Typically Found in the Ocean Summer 2018 begins in only a few weeks!  Trying to visit the beach this summer?  Remember, the beach is an ecosystem that is home to numerous plants and animals.  Unfortunately, the beach and ocean can become littered with rubbish and debris that people leave behind on vacation.   What type of debris is often most often recovered from the ocean? Plastic materials are most often recovered from the ocean.  The plastic materials found in the ocean most often include: plastic cigarette butts, food wrappers, plastic bottles, and straws.   How can litter on the beach impact the ocean? Littering on the beach can have numerous negative impacts for the ocean and surrounding environments.  Trash and recyclables left on the beach can, eventually, be washed into the ocean.  Not only does this contaminate the water, but it can entangle or hurt fish, turtles, and other animals.   Is it poss...

Reuuse, Don't Throw Away Grocery shopping?  Going on a lunch break?  Packing for a vacation?  Instead of simply throwing away plastic bags after a shopping trip, which can cause lasting and severely damaging effects on the environment, below are five ways to re-use them: Small trash can liners : plastic bags are the perfect size to line small trash cans in bathrooms and guest rooms. Pet waste bag or glove : when walking the dog or cleaning up a cat's litter box, it never hurts to be prepared.  Utilizing the plastic grocery bag as a pet waste glove is a perfect way to save resources. Car trip trash : keep plastic bags in the glove compartment on longer car road trips in case anyone needs a place to dispose of trash or waste on the way. Plant protector : Cover outdoor potted plants during the evening or storms with old grocery store bags. Suitcase or box buffer : For those moving homes or storing items in closets or storage bins, always use plastic bags to act as a buf...