Several times I have posted content on the destruction of one of man's most precious resources, water.
While going to the kitchen to get some breakfast, my wife was watching TV, and there was an advertisement playing that immediately caught my attention. The commercial was about an outfit called 4OCEAN.
I have received comments from fellow Steemians about how they may get involved.
Well here is an opportunity to do just that, get involved.
I previewed the site rather quickly, excitedly wanting to get back to the computer and share this info with you.
I will look into this outfit in greater detail as I would suggest you do if you are inclined to participate.
Here is the link to their site.
This is the first thing you will see if you choose to go to the link
"An estimated 16 billion pounds of plastic enter the ocean each year
We’re on a mission to stop this."
How much longer can this continue before our oceans can provide us with nothing more than a place to dump our trash.
"A 2017 report from Britain’s Government Office for Science estimates that plastic pollution will see a three-fold increase between 2015 to 2025. Since commonly used plastics are durable and non-biodegradable, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) believes that “every bit of plastic ever made still exists.”
https://www.msn.com/
On the 4ocean website they sell bracelets, and the revenue from these sales will be used to support their efforts.
This is the shark bracelet. It is one of many bracelets dedicated to various creatures found in our oceans.
This seems to be a very easy way to join in on these valiant efforts.
Just a few more very disturbing images to drive home the message of, WHY WE ALL NEED TO GET INVOLVED.
The next time I hear from you, I hope you tell me that you are wearing one of these OCEAN SAVING BRACELETS
THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ.
I know that you may be tired of hearing this message, but what is the alternative, push it onto our childrens' and grandchildrens' plate. I do believe that we have done this in the past, and they will not be able to handle what has been added to their plate already.
Merry Christmas @thebigsweed !
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The concern you demonstrate towards others, and the sincerity of your actions are heart warming.
If there is anything I can ever do for #puravidaville and #dandays, please don't hesitate to ask.
My greatest appreciation for all of your support and kind words. You guys have added more than you realize to the enjoyment we are experiencing on this platform called, Steemit.
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Thanks @thebigsweed! We are glad to have met you guys and am equally happy to have contributed to your good experiences, here, on Steemit. Happy New Year to you my friend!
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Isn't it strange that we have to work to clean up our oceans? I would hope that it's a natural for people, but obviously and unfortunately in this world, it is not. I've seen that organization but never really looked into it too much; now I will.
Have you ever heard of the Dutch kid, Boyan Slat, who came up with an invention to clean plastic from the ocean? He did a TED talk on his when he was just a teenager, but this year, the machine had it's virgin 'sailing'. Not sure how it's going though; something else I have to follow up on :)
Thank you for promoting this entire topic @thebigsweed! and Merry Christmas to you and yours :)
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No, I have not heard anything about this apparatus. Thanks for the heads up, will see what I can find. If I run into anything I'll let you know. Sounds like some great material for a post.
It is going to take innovation like this to repair the damage that has been caused while all of mankind turned a blind eye.
Thanks for the concerned reply.
Always appreciated! Always humbled!
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You're most welcome! And yes, innovation and caring ... not much really :)
I like your "Always appreciated! Always humbled!" ... I like you actually :) Thanks @dandays for the intro!
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😉
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16 billion pounds?? I can’t factor it even when I break it down to tons.
Another great article here @thebigsweed. I’m enjoying following you, everything from grammar to content is developing nicely at an increasingly quick pace. You’re fun to watch—thanks for choosing #steemit to share your knowledge.
2-pack’s for $40 ya’all.. ‘tiz the season.
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Thanks for your continued support and wonderful compliment.
2pack for $40 bucks, great job you guys.
Funny, ordered the same 2pack dolphins, porpoises,
Have a wonderful day.
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Thanks for promoting this effort.It is essential that we all support and care about this one! And Merry Christmas to you!
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Howdy sir bigsweed! Hey I'm not tired of hearing about it, it's the biggest threat to our ecosystem and something we have to stop now. I saw an ad from these guys on tv and then on 60 Minutes they had a segment about ocean pollution, it's alarming!
So good job of passing this on.
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