Mr. Abrams brought to my attention an article in the Philadelphia Inqurier about a women by the name of Beth Terry who got rid of plastics in her life. For two years now she hasn't used or brought any items that were kept in plastic containers such as mustard, because her favorite mustards are all in plastic containers, she makes her own. Even though she has not gotten rid of her telephone and computer moniter she is trying to become a conscious consumer in those areas as well. This article is close to my project because I'm all about reduce, reuse, and recycle and it's nice to see other people are as compassionate as me. I start my volunteering this Thursday and I can not wait! There are many things I would like to bring up such as nondegradable things such as sterofoam and ways we can recycle them. I also can't wait to go to Medford and Camden to the aquarium and to a wild life relief site. Seeing stories like these makes me feel like I'm not alone on my fight about trash. I also want to start on my trash sculpture soon.http://www.philly.com/inquirer/magazine/39300712.html
I'm so glad that the article got into your bones. I keep thinking that plastics are petroleum based, and the thought that plastic garbage has the potential to float in the oceans for HUNDREDS of years makes me angry and a little depressed.
ReplyDeleteI'm so interested in your trash sculpture idea and how it can be used as an inspirational teaching tool. Do you think the average person knows where plastic comes from?