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How to resolve AdBlock issue? North Carolina Aquaraium Virtual Field Trip: Womble's Tale
Fort Fisher Aquarium So much information and so fun to learn!
Check it out now and when this difficult time is over, you can make plans to take a trip in person! Let's lerarn about the sea turtle Womble! How did Womble end up at the aquarium?
Why did Womble eat the balloon?
What sorts of things could you use instead of plastic bags?
What could you use to replace balloons as decorations at parties?
How could you convince your parents to use less plastic? What Can You Do? Refuse
Refuse single use, disposable plastics. Start small- refuse one piece of plastic a day.
Say no to straws for your drinks. You can purchase glass or stainless steel straws to take with you.
Politely decline a bag for one or two items you can easily carry. Always remember your reusable bag!
Don't accept plastic bags for takeout food.
Refuse to use single use cups. Buy a reusable cup and take it with you. Many places will give you a discount for having your own cup.
Reduce
Do a survey of plastic items that you use every day. Keep track for two weeks. What items can you do without?
Ready to get serious? Check out how to cut plastics out of your life: Plastic Free Guide
Use reusable bags rather than plastic bags.
Find ways to use less plastic in your classroom. Get the whole school to participate.
Write letters to your local government suggesting ways to eliminate plastic.
Write letters to the newspaper explaining the problem and suggesting ways people can use less plastic.
Reuse
Find ways to reuse plastic bottles. Some ideas include bird feeders, decorative flower planters and art projects.
Find ways to reuse plastic bags. Some ideas include trash can liners, wet clothing holder, dog walking clean up devices and art projects.
Search the web for other, creative ways to reuse a variety of plastics. Here are some examples we like: NC Aquarium FF Pinterest Crafting Page.
Recycle You can visit this site and find more places to visit online: https://www.ncdcr.gov/learn/virtual-field-trips
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