Category Archives: Plastic debris
Thirty Single-Use Plastic Utensils: A Call to Action
Over the years, I’ve collected countless single-use plastic forks, spoons, and knives during my solo beach cleanups—but yesterday, I set a personal record. I picked up thirty plastic utensils along the stretch of coastline I regularly walk. Several of them … Continue reading
Spiraling Into the Current
A joyful and inspiring day unfolded at the June 2024 EcoFest Encinitas, where I had the honor of exhibiting Spiraling Into the Current in the stunning glass Hatch Gathering space at Fox Point Farms. This colorful spiral, made entirely from … Continue reading
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Tiny Shovel, Big Problem
The expression “When you’re in a hole, stop digging” is a reminder that continuing the same actions when faced with a problem will often only make things worse. For decades, we’ve been digging ourselves into a plastic pollution hole by … Continue reading
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Let’s do this!
One might think that a big victory would be enough. The hard-won unanimous vote by Oceanside City Council Members to approve a single-use plastic reduction ordinance is certainly something to celebrate. In fact, we started with this end in sight, … Continue reading
Skull and Crossbones
During the Middle Ages, the skull and crossbones symbol represented death and was often placed on grave markers. In the 18th century “Jolly Roger” flags were flown on pirate ships during an attack and/or as a warning of an impending … Continue reading
Carlsbad, San Marcos, and Vista Take Action; Escondido and Oceanside Lag Behind
A group of North County residents and I first spoke to the Carlsbad City Council about the plastic pollution problem during a Council meeting in February 2019. That evening, Council Members voted unanimously to place single-use plastics on the legislative … Continue reading
Playing with Plastic
Sand toys found on the beach make fun designs, but plastic toys can be harmful to children. According to new research from the Technical University of Denmark, “Out of 419 chemicals found in hard, soft, and foam plastic materials used … Continue reading
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