Earth Day 2023
Mark your calendars everybody, because on Saturday, April 22 is Earth Day! Earth Day is an annual event celebrated to promote environmental awareness and encourage people to take action to protect the planet. It...
Category: Plastic Pollution Education
Keep Austin Beautiful Day 2023
Did you know that April is Earth Month? That means that instead of just showing love to our planet on Earth Day (April 22), we can be taking advantage of opportunities all month to...
What am I really eating?
From the gallon of milk you bought the other day, or the bottled water you drank from this morning, I think we can all agree that plastic is everywhere. Have you ever wondered where...
Don’t Coddle the Plastic Bottle
I get it. Completely cutting the use of plastic out of your life can be a difficult, even unrealistic task. However, swapping a few things here and there, if done by large amounts of...
Plastics Problems: A Case for Lady Bird lake
Austin, Texas, is known for its big blue skies, recreational activities, green space, and lovely scooter-infested lakes, isn’t it beautiful? Ladybird lake has quite a history of pollution under its belt, from things like...
The Majestic Plastic Bag
You’ve seen the life cycle of sea turtles, whales, and other majestic creatures of the ocean from National Geographic. But have you seen the life cycle of a plastic bag? Created by Heal the...
The Engulfing Pollution in the Gulf of Mexico
It’s no secret that plastic pollution is affecting the Gulf of Mexico, but how bad is it really? The Gulf is known and loved for its beauty and diverse sea life, but it is...
Microplastics- What Are They and What Can I Do?
Microplastics are microscopic pieces of plastic, less than 5 mm in size, and are a serious environmental threat. They’re a part of plenty of stuff you use every day, like makeup, clothes, and disposable...