I first learned about ghost nets as a 4ocean Ambassador. Back in November of 2022 they issued a new Ghost Net Bracelet (in green!!!) that was made from 100% 4ocean plastic with 4ocean-recovered ghost net in the bezel. It was described as a bracelet for, “raising awareness about the impact of ghost fishing on marine…
It’s still Fall y’all. This is my new go-to bracelet stack for fall, pumpkins, all things orange! This bracelet stack is from 4ocean from two Fall Fests. This was also a good stack for the pumpkin patch field trip and #wearorangeday (there are at least two of these: one for gun violence and one for…
I had my annual eye exam this morning and I wanted to share this reminder with you all. I got to the point where I decided contact lenses weren’t going to work for me anymore, so I’m glasses all the way now, but it’s important to remember to share that contact lenses can be recycled…
Here is the plastic bags/films/wraps station at Target. This bag station is near Guest Service where they take store returns, order pickups, etc. This photo is from May 31. Unfortunately for me at my location, the store regularly blocks the stations with wheelchairs, pallets and carts. I literally had to straddle this dolly to drop…
Tis shopping season! Don’t forget to cut the stickers off your plastic bags. Trash the paper stickers on plastic, and recycle plastic bags from clothes, gifts, groceries, etc. at a plastic bag recycling station. I am going through a season of no buttons/bands digging in on my waist so I had to order elastic waist…
How to compost and recycle roast chicken – eat, share, refrigerate or freeze the meat – remove the elastic band on the legs & trash it – compost the fat, skin, bones, etc. If you aren’t going to freeze or use them for stock or soup. – soap, rinse, and dry the containers. Chicken crests…
Recycling Reminder : Lots of different plastic bags and plastic film can be recycled at your local grocery store like HEB, Central Market, Home Depot, Target and Walmart. Recycling stations are usually at the entrance of a store or just inside. Plastic bags cannot be recycled in the blue recycling carts and actually jam up…
Air pillows from packages can be recycled! Pop them and put them with your plastic bags that can go back to any plastic bag recycling station. Most grocery stores, Targets, Walmarts and Home Depots have plastic bag stations near the entrance or carts where you can drop all your plastic film and bags off. In…
I had a lot of interest at my last event in my What Do I Do With box. Particularly in the mailers I have in the box. My box is a demonstration tool I use at events to catch people’s eyes and to invite discussions. Someone may see something they’ve always wondered about or get…
Fishing line can be recycled.?♻️ Also called microfilament line, this environmental hazard can last up to 600 years in the aquatic environment and it entangles animals and plants.??? Volunteers can help by making and maintaining collection spots like this at water spots and fishing sites. Even throwing line in the trash can be dangerous as…