A Plastic Waste Poem by Sharon (You Tube Creative Vlogs)

Plastic pollution is a worldwide environmental problem that is a danger to marine life, including seabirds, turtles and whales.

How can Humans be part of this Fail?

I've been following Sharon on Youtube for quite a few years, and I knew how much she is against plastic pollution and plastic entering our oceans. Because of this I asked Sharon if she'd like to write something about the subject. She decided on a poem. There is also some extra information for you too check out.

I want to thank Sharon again for raising this issue and agreeing to be apart of this movement.

Garbage Soup

She swims in a Garbage Soup passing thousands of empty bottles, nets floating by with her finned friends corpses entwined she screams out WHY! her tail flaps hard on the waters surface in Anger as she wonders if Humans actually have any emotion as to WHY this destruction of her Ocean.

She sheds a Microbead Tear just wishing this floating Junk would disappear, she sighs, how can humans be so Cruel.

A Turtle just ate a Plastic Bag now that's really Sad.

The Marine Life is full of Plastic but wouldn't it be Fantastic if we refused a straw, or got a swanky shopper to help prevent junk on the Sea Floor.

It really is time NOW to stop think how your actions in regards to Plastic can be fatally Drastic, for Dolphins trapped in Sea nets and Turtles choked on Beer rings and things, Whales have a gut full of plastic particles and Sharks stuffed with floats, no thanks to the junk thrown off boats.

Turn the tide

Do your bit and go clear Plastic off a beach, pick up a soda bottle in the park, make some plastic Art with a message. For crying out Loud in this everlasting loop something has to be done about this Garbage Soup!

Extra Info This constant barrage (the equivalent of 136 billion milk jugs each year, estimates a study published in the journal Science) poses a serious danger to marine life. Animals can get tangled up in this trash or ingest it—either because they mistake it as prey or because the plastic has been broken down into tiny particles by seawater.Plastic, of course, is uniquely problematic because it’s non biodegradable and therefore sticks around for a lot longer (like up to 1,000 years longer) than other forms of trash. And we're not just talking about people dumping their garbage overboard. Around 80 percent of marine litter actually originates on land—either swept in from the coastline or carried to rivers from the streets during heavy rain via storm drains and sewer overflows.So the best thing we can do to protect our waterways is try to keep as much plastic as possible out of the waste stream in the first place. The good news? There are many small ways you can have a big impact.

1. Wean yourself off disposable plastics

Ninety percent of the plastic items in our daily lives are used once and then chucked: grocery bags, plastic wrap, disposable cutlery, straws, coffee-cup lids. Take note of how often you rely on these products and replace them with reusable versions. It only takes a few times of bringing your own bags to the store, silverware to the office, or travel mug to Starbucks before it becomes habit.

2. Stop buying water

Each year, close to 20 billion plastic bottles are tossed in the trash. Carry a reusable bottle in your bag, and you’ll never be caught having to resort to a Poland Spring or Evian again. If you’re nervous about the quality of your local tap water, look for a model with a built-in filter.

3. Boycott microbeads

Those little plastic scrubbers found in so many beauty products—facial scrubs, toothpaste, body washes—might look harmless, but their tiny size allows them to slip through water-treatment plants. Unfortunately, they also look just like food to some marine animals. Opt for products with natural exfoliants, like oatmeal or salt, instead.

4. Cook more

Not only is it healthier, but making your own meals doesn't involve takeout containers or doggy bags. For those times when you do order in or eat out, tell the establishment you don’t need any plastic cutlery or, for some serious extra credit, bring your own food-storage containers to restaurants for leftovers.

5. Purchase items secondhand

New toys and electronic gadgets, especially, come with all kinds of plastic packaging—from those frustrating hard-to-crack shells to twisty ties. Search the shelves of thrift stores, neighbourhood garage sales, or online postings for items that are just as good when previously used. You’ll save yourself a few bucks, too.

6. Recycle

It seems obvious, but we’re not doing a great job of it. For example, less than 14 percent of plastic packaging is recycled. Confused about what can and can’t go in the bin? Check out the number on the bottom of the container. Most beverage and liquid cleaner bottles will be #1 (PET), which is commonly accepted by most curbside recycling companies. Containers marked #2 (HDPE; typically slightly heavier-duty bottles for milk, juice, and laundry detergent) and #5 (PP; plastic cutlery, yogurt and margarine tubs, ketchup bottles) are also recyclable in some areas. For the specifics on your area, check out Earth911.org’s recycling directory.

7. Support a bag tax or ban

Make plastic-bag use less desirable.

8. Buy in bulk

9. Bring your own garment bag to the dry cleaner

Invest in a zippered fabric bag and request that your cleaned items be returned in it instead of sheathed in plastic. (And while you’re at it, make sure you’re frequenting a dry cleaner that skips the perc, a toxic chemical found in some cleaning solvents.)

10. Put pressure on manufacturers

Though we can make a difference through our own habits, corporations obviously have a much bigger footprint. If you believe a company could be smarter about its packaging, make your voice heard. Write a letter, send a tweet, or hit them where it really hurts: Give your money to a more sustainable competitor.

Every little thing you consume if not properly recycled can have a devastating effect so please keep your plastic in check reuse/recycle where Possible.

If you'd like to check out Sharon her social medias are linked below :

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/halloweenpropsuk/about

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