Overdoin' It at the Beach: Be Green in the Sun
Yes, going to the beach seems like a pretty innocent thing to do - all it involves is laying around and enjoying nature. But many American beaches today are becoming threatened by pollution, and it's in part due to the oodles of people who swarm the beach daily, not considering the impact they leave behind. Here are some simple tips for keeping your beach trip green.
- Turn your beachside walk into a litter-picking adventure! Bring a litter bag and throw any trash you find in it - maybe you’ll even find some shells or other cool beach souvenirs! No, one man’s trash shouldn’t be another’s duty to clean up, but when people see you scampering around picking up after others, they may think twice about littering.
- Make sure you leave with everything you brought. Take home any containers and re-use them for storage, watering flowers, or another day at the beach (sandcastle making, much?).
- Use sunscreens that won’t harm anything (like coral reefs) when it comes off in the water. Brands like Caribbean Sol
and Soleo Organics
sell relatively inexpensive, ocean-friendly sunscreens.
For more eco-friendly lifestyle tips, visit RTM's Earth Tones Section.
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