Turning the tide on garbage
- Keep streets and storm drains free of trash – they can empty into our oceans and waterways.
- Eliminate open landfills.
- Recycle whatever possible.
- Solicit and help establish more and better recycling facilities in your area.
- Don’t discard cigarettes or other litter on the beach.
- Reuse plastic bags or preferably use paper or cloth bags for shopping.
- Do not flush diapers or other items down the toilet.
- Serve as an example to others and participate in local beach and river cleanup events.
- Inform and teach kids and adults about the problems associated with waste and marine litter.
- Don’t dispose garbage and other wastes over board when on boats.
Published October 5, 2011
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