Seattle Aquarium Teens

I originally joined this program to do something for the Earth and see how I could improve my day to day lifestyle.  Not only have I achieved these goals, with the help of this wonderful community, but I've also gained a deeper understand and respect for our planet which I can thank you all for.  It has been a pleasure, and I think we can all...

I read some more of Plastic Ocean by Charles Moore today, and I have to say, it is not an easy read. This book really makes you think about our values and needs as a society, as well as the sheer amount of plastic we make, consume, and throw away. I am so glad to have participated in this challenge and I hope to continue reducing the amount of...

In the past seven days I have explored ways to rebalance my plastic consumption, my family has been using reusable bags for groceries, and the waste bins in my house continue to be lined with disposable materials.

I joined this challenge because it’s a good way to set goals about plastic use and actually keep track of them. I chose the actions I did because I think they would actually make a difference if I keep doing them after the month ends.

Plastic accumulates in the ecosystem through bioaccumulation. This poses a threat to all species in the food chain, especially top predators as they involuntarily consume the highest amounts of accumulated microplastics. In the salish sea ecosystem, I think the orcas as well as humans that eat salmon and trout are at most risk of ingesting...

I don't like this at all. I will continue to say no to 'flushable" wipes and will tell those that I know that use them that they are dangerous to our waterways and that if we don't stop using them, we will have microplastics in everything we consume!