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Garbage

songbird — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 14:34:40 GMT

In our oceans. The invention of plastic has taken a terrible toll. The first time I ever noticed about the oceans was during the search for the Malaysian jet liner that disappeared. I saw a door from a house. Just a door loating in the middle of the Indian Ocean.

This is off the coast of the Domican Republic. A mile lone and wide of garbage. Just floating around

https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2018/07/22/garbage-plastic-wave-dominican-republic-parley-for-the-oceans-jm-orig.cnn

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phoenixbrd — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 14:41:35 GMT

@songbird So true...and the harm to animals as well as the environment is heart breaking.

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fthunt — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 15:13:31 GMT

Yes it's a shame. However, you don't have to go that far away - TV shows/showed houses floating downstream after floods in CA, NC and TX. Caskets in LA too. Not all gabage is caused by humans - severe storms are the worse I think.

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Zhills — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 15:18:30 GMT

It's all over the news....why here? We are aware!

And the problem is being addressed and worked on.

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ValuSkr — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 15:21:32 GMT

@Zhills wrote:

And the problem is being addressed and worked on.

It is? Pray tell!

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SeaMaiden — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 15:24:40 GMT

Cruise ships and other ships are the worst at polluting. They are not suppose to dump their trash BUT THEY DO.

Years ago in 1987, when on a Carnival one week cruise... each night we watched from the banister of the ship bag after bag after bag of trash being dumped in the ocean.... we had no phones back then to take pictures and turn them in. And we did not know at the time that it was illegal. We should have reported it if we had known about it being wrong to do....... I did not know until years later that I should have reported it.

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spiderw — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 15:29:41 GMT

I am appalled and angered by all the litter in my area. Plastic is all over the highways and it is despicable. People are at fault for most of the litter and the problem is not being taken care of and if it is, I want proof.

This is an unhealthy situation for all of us and one that can be stopped. I have made calls to representatives and will continue to do so. It is a disgrace people think the land and water ways are their personal garbage dump. I know not everyone of course litters but for those who do, there needs to be accountability.

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sidsmom — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 15:33:06 GMT

@Zhills wrote:
It's all over the news....why here? We are aware!

And the problem is being addressed and worked on.

OK.

Now that’s fixed....let’s talk about Kim Kardashian’s bottom!

(que ostrich...now stick head in sand)

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millieshops — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 15:52:31 GMT

Humans invented it. Other humans need to dispose of it in ways better than sending it to sea. I realize this wouldn't eliminate the problem, but if more humans weren't either uncaring or just plain lazy, the problem might actually reduce to something another human could figure out how to contain.

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songbird — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 15:55:21 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
Cruise ships and other ships are the worst at polluting. They are not suppose to dump their trash BUT THEY DO.

Years ago in 1987, when on a Carnival one week cruise... each night we watched from the banister of the ship bag after bag after bag of trash being dumped in the ocean.... we had no phones back then to take pictures and turn them in. And we did not know at the time that it was illegal. We should have reported it if we had known about it being wrong to do....... I did not know until years later that I should have reported it.

Now that is a shock..... I never heard of that before. I had no idea. Just awful.

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SeaMaiden — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 15:55:31 GMT

@Zhills wrote:
It's all over the news....why here? We are aware!

And the problem is being addressed and worked on.

@Zhills So YOU are working on it? Oh good I feel SO MUCH BETTER.

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Cakers3 — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 15:59:05 GMT

@Zhills wrote:
It's all over the news....why here? We are aware!

And the problem is being addressed and worked on.

@Zhills It's been a problem in the public eye for decades. We've been aware for a very long time.

The problem is being worked on? Really?

When a proposal about a green deal is promoted by a person still using plastic grocery bags, heaven help us.

I love the faux outrage by those in charge who are some of the worst offenders.

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MorningLover — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 16:18:13 GMT

We've been hearing about this for years... fact is: the human animal is the most destructive animal on this planet.

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spiderw — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 16:33:55 GMT

Whether or not the issues and problems have been around for a long time doesn't mean a thing. If nothing is being done than the problem/issue still exists. Litter and garbage destroy our land and oceans and are unhealthy for all.

This shouldn't be a controversial subject. I would think everyone wants clean air, water and our lands pristine. Let's all try to work together and make this an issue we all can agree upon and not be fighting and arguing. Our children and grandchildren deserve a better future and most importantly we all deserve to strive for good health. Bad air, poisoned water and litter thrown in our oceans do not contribute to our health but are very detrimental.

I wish you all well and hope that together or on our own we can do our part .

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Zhills — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 17:00:42 GMT

Ok. Laugh! None of you are aware of the laws being passed outlawing the use of plastics? Really, now!

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bonnielu — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 18:01:42 GMT

About six months ago we were taking day trips by car and the most obvious thing I saw along the highways was TRASH, just dumped. It had spread into the trees, the roadway, just about anywhere and everywhere the wind would carry it. Maryland, Virginia all the way down to South Carolina. Discusting. This was something that was criminal in my mind since I am sure there are many other places to put it.

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suzyQ3 — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 18:22:03 GMT

@spiderw wrote:
Whether or not the issues and problems have been around for a long time doesn't mean a thing. If nothing is being done than the problem/issue still exists. Litter and garbage destroy our land and oceans and are unhealthy for all.

This shouldn't be a controversial subject. I would think everyone wants clean air, water and our lands pristine. Let's all try to work together and make this an issue we all can agree upon and not be fighting and arguing. Our children and grandchildren deserve a better future and most importantly we all deserve to strive for good health. Bad air, poisoned water and litter thrown in our oceans do not contribute to our health but are very detrimental.

I wish you all well and hope that together or on our own we can do our part .

@, unfortunately for our world, it is very controversial and will continue to be as long as there are corporations with tentacles everywhere who will fight to the death to protect their profits.

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spiderw — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 19:57:32 GMT

Zhills

I am very aware in my state they are trying to ban plastics and I am happy about that but until it is done, the issue continues. We need action, not words.

However, it isn't only plastics which litter, it's so much more on the highways and land and in the oceans. Plastics are one part of the filth and hopefully when plastics are banned, they will start catching those who litter and fine them. As I said I call my Representatives and continue to point this out and if necessary will contact the newspapers.

Banning plastics is a first step of many which need to be followed through with this issue.

Enjoy your day !

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Silver Lining — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 20:18:25 GMT

My son and his family are in Punta Cana, Dominican Republc right now. I can ask him how the beaches look.

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magicmoodz — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 20:37:29 GMT

The onous belongs to all. A simple Google of what goes into our waterways from a single load of laundry is staggering. Yet how many women boast that they haven't ironed in 10 years and/or they don't even own an iron. I think I can safely surmise they aren't wearing natural fibers--i.e., cotton, linen, etc.

But I also get is is easier to point a finger at someone else.