PlasticPacific.org

plasticpacific.org is dedicated to reducing the amoount of garbage making its way into our waterways and oceans through education, recycling, and conservation.

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These girls are not only beautiful but also talented surfers and have been in competitions all over the world.

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Garrett McNamara rode a massive wave in Portugal (again) on Monday, but the big news is that it might be the biggest wave ever ridden at 100ft.

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WHERE WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO VISIT ON YOUR PLANET?

French Polynesia, specifically Bora Bora.

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Photos of Everyday Objects Transformed into Sea Creatures

Plastic Pacific is a series by Austrailia-based photographer Kim Preston exploring the devastating impact of plastics accumulation in oceans around the globe. Inspired to educate viewers, she addresses the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a mass of plastic waste currently floating in the North Pacific. Alluding to the threats this problem brings, Preston cleverly transforms everyday household objects into the sea creatures likely to be affected.

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I love these shots aptly named Plastic Pacific by Australian based photographer Kim Preston. "This series explores the devastating impact of plastics accumulation in our oceans by transforming everyday household objects into the sea creatures choking to death in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch."

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Alameda County Grocery Bag Law

As of January 1st Alameda County has joined several other counties in this effort to reduce waste by banning single use plastic shopping bags. Please remember to bring your reusable grocery bags to the store, or if you forget they are charging $0.10 per paper bag. This program was initiated by the good people at StopWaste.org, who serve as a pro-active public policy advocate for long term solutions to our challenges in waste prevention, recycling and economic development opportunities. 

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"We know that when we protect our oceans we’re protecting our future."

Bill Clinton

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The Majestic Plastic Bag - A Mockumentary (by HealtheBay)

Informative and funny our two favorite things!

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“It is important to remember that the ocean’s resources are finite. The commitment these kids are making here today is a clear and compelling call to all of us to pay attention to our ocean.”

Ted Danson

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Gorillaz: Journey to Plastic Beach (by gorillaz)

The name caught my eye (obviously) and really enjoy the Gorillaz. I hope you like it too.

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“Water and air, the two essential fluids on which all life depends, have become global garbage cans.”

Jacques Yves Cousteau