Going Greener
Hey Ocean Lovers! You may have already tackled these, but here are a few relatively simple ways to improve the health of our oceans.
- Refuse the single-use plastic straws. Try a reusable straw or even a paper straw. Plastic straws make their way into our oceans and are mistaken as food by marine life - mostly turtles and sea birds.
- Refuse the plastic bag for groceries. Invest in an inexpensive reusable bag and keep it in your car.
- Similarly, stop using plastic water bottles. Find a good, refillable water bottle that you love and take it with you.
- Become a recycling guru. Learn the recycling rules for your community. Share what you learn with friends and neighbors.
- Be diligent about cleaning up your area when you're leaving the beach. Hold your surfside neighbor accountable too.
- Our cool, beach-loving canine friends, want to do their part too. Did you know that there are compostable doggie bags?
- Hang your beach towel to dry and use it a few days to cut down on water usage as well as cleaning chemicals in the water system.
While we can't always be perfect, set a personal goal to adopt one greener habit per week or per month. Then tell your ocean-loving friends!
