Questions and Answers
Q: If we can’t see the trash in the ocean isn’t it safe to leave it?
A: NO. Once trash gets into the oceans, it becomes a global problem and it hurts indiscriminately: damaging vital habitats, endangering the lives of animals, leaching toxins into the water (including popular swimming areas) causing health problems for people and fish, and within the strong currents trash can find its way into even the most remote areas.
Q: What can be done about trash in the ocean ?
A: Retrieving marine trash is both time consuming and expensive, so the best thing is to stop it before it reaches the water. This can prevent further accumulation while efforts can be put in place to remove the debris already in our oceans.
Q: How does it get in the ocean in the first place?
A: All litter comes from human hands whether inadvertently or deliberate and only human hands can prevent it from continuing. Next time you go to the beach be sure to have a special bag just for carrying your waste home with you so it can go to its appropriate designations. Practicing the three R’s is one the best ways to take charge of your personal impact on our environment.
Q: What are the three R’s?
A: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Reduce the amount of waste you create, for example using reusable shopping bags. Reuse items can something you rarely use be used for something else or donate it to someone who can use it? Recycle everything that can possibly be recycled. Start off in steps, first sign up in your local curbside recycling program, next month find something else you can start recycling. After a few months take notice in the difference in the amount of trash you send to your local landfill.
Q: I know that cans and bottles what else can be recycled?
A: Glad you asked here are some tips on how and where you can three ‘R’ just about everything! More Tips
