World Refill Day 2023
By Vicki Patterson As we are becoming more aware of the devastating effect plastic has on our environment, many of us are looking for...
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StandUpToTrash
- Jan 3
- 2 min
Kelp is Our Great Renewable Resource
By Vicki Patterson Kelp is essentially the ocean’s equivalent of trees and grows at almost twice the rate of any land crop. It absorbs...
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StandUpToTrash
- Jan 2
- 2 min
At Home Tips For Conserving Our Natural Resources
By Vicki Patterson A healthy environment can only be maintained if we learn to use our natural resources sustainably. By consuming less...
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StandUpToTrash
- Nov 18, 2022
- 2 min
Why Phytoplankton is so Important
By Vicki Patterson Phytoplankton are some of Earth's most critical organisms and so it is vital study and understand them. They generate...
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StandUpToTrash
- Nov 3, 2022
- 4 min
Let's Get Recycling!
By Vicki Patterson This month on November 15 is America Recycles Day, we're taking it one step further by observing and raising awareness...
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StandUpToTrash
- Sep 21, 2022
- 2 min
We Love Sharks
By Vicki Patterson Sharks have a reputation for being man-eaters. Their huge size, appearance and sharp teeth scare people, and their...
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StandUpToTrash
- Aug 31, 2022
- 2 min
Don't Toss Your Butt!
By Kaeley Sterkel Every month during our beach cleanups we take inventory of what was found ranging from all sizes. It is important to...
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StandUpToTrash
- Aug 23, 2022
- 2 min
The 9 R's
By Vicki Patterson The 3 R’s are now the 9 R’s. We’ve grown comfortable ignoring the reduce and reuse parts of the old ‘3 R’s’ adage. The...
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StandUpToTrash
- Aug 10, 2022
- 3 min
What is Ocean Acidification and What We Can Do At Home To Help
By Kaeley Sterkel What is Ocean Acidification? This is the act of the ocean becoming more acidic due to increased levels of carbon...
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StandUpToTrash
- Jul 31, 2022
- 2 min
Plastic Free July Was One For The Books
By Vicki Patterson Protecting the ocean is close to our hearts. That’s why created the challenge calendar to pique your interest about...
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StandUpToTrash
- Apr 20, 2022
- 2 min
The History Of Earth Day
By Kaeley Sterkel Coming up this week on April 22 is Earth Day! This day gives the environmental community the chance to spread...
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StandUpToTrash
- Apr 6, 2022
- 3 min
Harmful Chemicals In The Ocean
By Kaeley Sterkel Chemical use in today’s industry has provoked pressing environmental and health challenges that require new up to date...
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- Nov 7, 2020
- 7 min
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Everyone knows the iconic green arrowed triangle. Next month we’re celebrating America Recycles Day on Nov 15 and we want to help and...
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