Facts and tips

Most often plastic is used once then thrown away.
Every year 33 billion pounds of trash get into the ocean
and plastic is found in 60% of seagulls and 100% of sea turtles.
Many recycleables get thrown in the trash. Heres a list of things that can be recycled.

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Recyclables

• paper
• plastic water bottles
• cardboard boxes
• cans
• paper bags
• books
• plastic containers
• milk jugs

Nonrecyclables

• plastic food bags
• plastic bags
• lids and caps
• Plastic food trays
• paper cups
• plastic utencils
• styrofoam
• foil
• light bulbs

Help the Earth

There are so many animals that have died because of poulution and its starting to hurt humans too. Picking up one piece of plastic could save an animal.

Credits: Information from Ocean Conservency, https://oceanconservancy.org/trash-free-seas/plastics-in-the-ocean/