Get Trashed
May 13, 2008
This last trip to the beach near our HT HQ proved once again that Styrofoam remains to be the largest enemy to our creeks, beaches and ocean – and all the wildlife that calls those habitats home. Ironically, as we were picking up tiny pieces of Styrofoam out of the driftwood, we spotted a migratory bird sitting on some eggs in a nest. A nest she had made out of Styrofoam. She too obviously thought it was a good insulator, just as we do. However, the damage to our environment is not worth the thermal benefits.
Many cities have started the process of banning Styrofoam. Proudly, Santa Barbara’s City Council has started the discussions on how to go about getting rid of Styrofoam with in city limits. The issue is going to take some creative problem solving between city recycling, council members and of course, the citizens. We here at the office are rolling up our sleeves to not only clean up our creeks and beaches, but also to get involved with our local assemblies. You can do the same in your town. Go to your local city council meetings on issues you are passionate about. Moving the meter is easier than you think, all it takes is making your opinion heard.
Last week on the radio there was a quote that I thought apropos for all things that are worth fighting for, in this case the environment. “If you bend over, people can ride your back. But, if you stand up straight, they can’t.”
Stand up for Mother Nature and all of her creatures – including the human kind.
www.styrophobia.com
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