SUMMER 2018 ECO FRIENDLY – BEACH GUIDE FOR MEN

May 2, 2018

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If its predicted that we will have more plastic than fish by 2050, why would we ever keep contributing to it? Why can’t we humans come to terms with being environmentally friendly when we are intruding wildlife? Our Pacific Ocean has a patch that is comparable to the size of Texas roughly 700,000 square kilometers. According to Ocean Crusaders, 100,000 marine creatures a year die from plastic entanglement and that stat is only what has been found. Also pointing out approximately 1 million seabirds also pass from plastic. If you didn’t know general plastics can take up to 1,000 years to disintegrate. Plastic bottles, on the other hand, can take up to 450 years+. Can you imagine the struggle for our wildlife getting caught or painfully attached waiting for someone/something to cut it loose? It’s important to keep in mind how easy it is to prevent or at least stop contributing in just 2 ways. 1. Reducing plastic consumption. 2. If you happen to come across a product that is still eco-friendly but falls into the recycled plastic category….recycle it or use the tube again for something else. TED-Ed explained in the video below that we left ( just in case you would like a visual to start your research), our marine life mistaken the bright colors of our ocean garbage patch for food. So, when your next beach call hits, our ethical guide will be an easy checklist so you don’t get tangled up feeling guilty.

Let’s keep our ocean from looking a little less like this:

( DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP/Getty Images)

Eco Stinger Wet Suit ( Just in case the waves are looking extra good that day, keep it laying around) You are protected against Jellyfish and sea lice.