Did you know that a cigarette butt casually tossed on the beach could last for up to five years in the ocean? Or that a length of broken fishing line can linger up to 600 years? And that’s assuming the fish, birds or other marine life don’t eat them first!
Obviously, how we treat our planet can have a dramatic impact. Next time you’re out enjoying the water, please remember to pick up your trash.
Resources:
“How Long Until It’s Gone?” Source: NOAA
I think it’s so disgusting to look out over our beautiful country and see that it’s cluttered with plastic bags, plastic bottles, plastic wrappers etc. These products were created to “make life easier” but in reality they harm not only our health but the beauty of our country. Let’s join together and KICK THE CLUTTER!
Well said, Rebecca! We couldn’t agree more!
Wow, this is crazy! Had no idea!!!!
I love all of this informative stuff! Thank You!
It’s so sad to hear about wildlife being hurt or even killed because of our negligence with the products we produce. Plastic bottle rings, fishing line, broken glass, old tires, plastic bags, and so much more. We all need to wake up and see what we are doing to ourselves, our world and our wildlife….before it’s too late!!
I’m proud to be part of a company that is willing to help make a difference and encourages me to do so as well!
So informative! It’s great to learn more/be more aware of this.
When I read this type of article, I’m so thankful that I am a part of a movement that is trying to help our future generation! Thank you Norwex!!!
I can’t believe people throw things out as if the world is one big trashcan. It hurts my heart.
I will print the image and bring with me at my Norwex Presentation… seeing is worth a lot 🙂
Thanks, Sylvie! You’re right: a picture or graphic like this can make a strong statement. Thanks for sharing!
That picture is SUCH an eye-opener!!!
So very, very sad what we are doing to our world all for the sake of convenience.
Terrible to see what we are doing for the sake of convenience. These posters should be EVERYWHERE as a reminder.
WHOA, this is so eye opening… why aren’t these on billboards around the ocean and our environment?!
This really puts things into perspective and makes a person think about what they use and being responsible to properly recycle everything.
This makes you think…I avoid single-use plastic as often as possible and try to pick up litter when I see it.
Just because you can’t see it anymore, doesn’t mean it is gone. The degraded particles are now being consumed by smaller and smaller creatures, closer to the start of the food chain. Much more dangerous for the ecosystem, this includes ourselfishselves as we eat produce of the sea endlessly. All this highlights is that we are spreading out the danger to the world for at least 600 years, unless these items can be retrieved and disposed of/recycled correctly.
It’s so important to make this issue salient for everyone, I’m so glad Norwex is part of the solution.
Great resources. Love some more updated versions and based on Australia, and a variety of research papers/studies to read up on…
I have found that many people feel it is not their problem because they did the right thing, but it does matter. Collecting recycle and dumping it in the landfill is not recycling. The plastic must go to a plant where it is processed and either sold for products or made into something else. Our oceans can not take much more, they are dying and I am conscious of where I purchase and how I bring my products home. Even bringing my own containers to eat out and bring home my leftovers.
Norwex helps me keep my house and car clean without chemicals and without adding to the plastic conundrum.