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Proper disposal of waste
Through our drains and canals, such seeming “land waste” can get into our oceans.
Courtesy of Flickr user Suzz.com
Clean up your trash. Throw all trash away in proper disposal containers.
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Keep streets, storm drains clear of trash and debris – they empty into our rivers and ocean.
Courtesy of Flickr user lowyensia
Unknown chemical slicks in our canals
Proper disposal of liquid waste as well!Courtesy of Flickr user xcode
Another little Ocean Conservancy tip:
Collect your fishing line. Don’t leave any fishing line behind.
Horseshoe crabs trapped by nets in Mandai
Reduce
Prevents the generation of waste or consumption of materials to create products in the first place.
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Water Skin
Courtesy of www.sidel.comCourtesy of www.globalpackagegallery.com
Courtesy of www.ocaanp.org
Reuse -
Item does not need to be reprocessed before it can be used again. Reprocessing = Usage of energy, resources.
Terracycle reuses bottles to store liquid fertilizers
Courtesy of www.Terracycle.net
Recycle Reprocess materials that would otherwise
become waste into valuable resources. Require energy and/or create waste.
Courtesy of www.core77.com
Some 3Rs tips:
Use your own shopping bag!
For Coastal Cleanup:
• Reuse used plastic bags to hold trash. Old bags can be used, rather than use brand new trash bags.
Courtesy of www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au