Synchronicity

It's amazing and inspiring to see the synchronicity happening all over.  No, not the old Police album/song (man, that was a long time ago!).  I mean the mysterious interconnectedness of all of us...  

Since my "Save the World!" post, information and links have popped up -- some sent to me, some posted on Facebook by others, some I found -- of related articles and information, some of which were being created at the same time I was writing my post!  It shows that the world is paying attention, slowly but surely, to what we are doing to the planet.  And people are making  positive changes!  Woohoo!  

Here are a few quick reads that elaborate on, or reiterate my message of plastic awareness. Just another nudge to get everyone to think about what you consume, and where it goes....

An assistant editor of the Herald Palladium in Michigan wrote such a similar message on his paper's website yesterday, I wonder if he read my post... I like his title,  'Stopping the Plastic Menace.'  Sounds like an old science fiction flick.  Hide the kids!  Bring the pets inside!  Lock the doors!  Beware the Plastic Menace!!! 

Here's a great source for 'biodegradable' plastic bags.  Not sure if they are ever truly biodegradable unless they are made of vegetable plastic, but these are a good start to get away from the Plastic Menace.  They also have a great option of reusable sandwich bags.  Check out the fast-moving counter a the top right of the page, showing how many GAZILLION plastic bags have been used so far this year.

Discovery Network's "Planet Green" site has a great, short article on 5 things we can change to help save the oceans.  Number 2 is about the Plastic Menace.  

Wondering what to do with all of your beauty product containers?  They come in all shapes and sizes, but here is a guide to recycling your bath stuff. I'll elaborate more on plastic types and recycling in an upcoming post... 

And finally, here's a two-year-old -- but still very relevant -- inspiring article on taking action to help stop the growing ocean 'garbage patches' around the world.

Now get out there and do your part to fight the Plastic Menace!!!

All photos by me, except (of course) the Synchronicity album cover.  From Top:  Caladesi Island, Gulf of Mexico; Dolphins in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand; Low tide, Fiji; the Eco-Dominatrix!