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Holiday wreaths are not only decorative, the circularity represents eternity with no beginning and no end. Wrack Wreaths made from plastic pollution represent the fact that plastic is eternal. It doesn’t biodegrade; it photodegrades, breaking down into smaller and smaller toxic bits that will pollute the environment forever. . Once again, I challenge all makers to create upcycled holiday wreaths and share them using the #wrackwreath hashtag. For inspiration, search #wrackwreath to view the creative submissions from past seasons. . This wreath was made with airsoft gun pellets, which I often find in the strand line. It goes without saying that airsoft games should be played in controlled areas where the BBs can be contained and cleaned up after each game. When left behind in the natural environment, they not only pollute the immediate area, the BBs can be washed into the watershed when it rains. After traveling down streams and rivers, the pellets eventually end up in the ocean where sea birds and marine life can mistake the colorful BBs for food. “Biodegradable” airsoft pellets are available, but as with all biodegradable alternatives, they don’t break down quickly enough to prevent damage to the ecosystem and/or injury when ingested by wildlife. . #wrackwreath #wreath #airsoft #airsoftpellets #litterati #2minutebeachclean #take3forthesea #plasticpollutes #plasticpollution #microplastics #marinedebris #planetorplastic #shoresweepNeat litter on Black Friday. #blackfriday #optout #optoutside #buynothingday #neatlitter #2minbcphotochallenge10 #2minutebeachclean #take3forthesea #shoresweep #plasticpollutes #planetorplastic #marinedebris🌎 E is for Earth—our only home. There is no planet B. . #planetearth #ouronlyhome #noplanetb #litterati #2minutebeachclean #take3forthesea #shoresweep #marinedebris #plasticpollutes #plasticpollution #ecopledge #2minbcphotochallenge10People around the world buy 20,000 bottles of water every second, which equals 1,000,000 per minute, and Americans alone purchased about 50 billion bottles last year. Those who drink bottled water probably don’t know that it’s “one of the biggest scams of the century.” For “12 facts” that prove why reusable water bottles are a better choice, read the Business Insider article linked in my profile. . #choosetoreuse #reuseableadventure #reuserevolution #2minbcphotochallenge10 #2minutebeachclean #take3forthesea #shoresweep #plasticisforever #plasticpollution #plasticpollutes #planetorplastic #plasticwaterbottle #marinedebrisAs I enjoyed the sunset with Twilight Sparkle this evening, I felt deep appreciation for all the litter-picking, beach-cleaning, planet-loving unicorns out there. Thank you for all you do, magical people! . #princesssparkle #sparkletrash #2minbcphotochallenge10 #2minutebeachclean #shoresweep #onlyloserslitter #marinedebris #plasticisforever #plasticpollutes #planetorplastic #unicorn #unicorns #magicalpeoplePlastic cotton swab sticks found on the beach. Ugh! #plasticpattern #2minbcphotochallenge10 #litterati #2minutebeachclean #take3forthesea #shoresweep #plasticisforever #plasticpollution #plasticpollutes #planetorplastic #passonplastic #planetorplastic #plasticcottonswabsI had fun hosting a booth at the ReYOUse STREAM Fest in Solana Beach on Saturday. The kids examined microplastics, created with plastic debris, and shared wise words about taking care of the environment. #shortsightedshades #dontpollute #putyourtrashinthebin #steamfest #wisewords #2minbcphotochallenge10 #litterati #shoresweep #2minutebeachclean #marinedebris #plasticpollutes #plasticpollution #planetorplastic #plasticisforever #reYOUseExpiration #date May 89 . #2minbcphotochallenge10 #2minutebeachclean #litterati #take3forthesea #plasticpollutes #plasticpollution #planetorplastic #plasticisforever #marinedebris #expirationdate #shoresweepRecent Comments
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What Will You Do?
I have known about the problem of plastic pollution for a long time. Many years ago, my sister and her husband made me aware of the issue through their art. Judith and Richard Selby Lang collect plastic refuse from Kehoe … Continue reading
A Purple Balloon
I was inspired by the incredible ideas shared at the San Diego Area Writing Project’s Fall Conference yesterday morning, and my mind was reeling as I stopped at my favorite Carlsbad beach on the way home. I didn’t expect to … Continue reading
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A Succulent Garden
Succulents fascinate me, and over the years, my husband and I have collected a wide-variety of the unusual plants. Many thrive in terracotta pots on our front deck while others flourish in containers arranged on the flagstone patio out back. … Continue reading
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A Soft Serve Education
August 19, 2013 was the Monday before school started in Oceanside. Consequently, it was a day filled with jitters for students and teachers as they anticipated all the possibilities of a new school year. That Monday was also National Soft … Continue reading
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Tagged #clmooc, American Education Week, Education, NEAToday, SDAWP Photo Voices, SDAWP Voices
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Many Ways to See
For me, SDAWP Photo Voices is all about noticing as much as possible. If I miss seeing something, I might miss an opportunity to take an interesting photograph. Once an object catches my eye, I look at it from all … Continue reading
A Curving Reflection
Most of my photographs from this past week were taken at the beach, and most were nature shots. I took pictures of the cliffs, rocks, and waves. I photographed the curve of the kelp and noticed a tiny crab’s curved claws. I did … Continue reading
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Carlsbad Cliffs
My husband and I discovered a new place to walk recently when we couldn’t find anywhere to park as we normally do in Carlsbad. We found a spot south of the sea wall and decided to venture further south on … Continue reading
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