Wading in Waste
- America’s coasts, disease-causing microbes are increasingly fouling beaches and shellfish beds
- A growing number of beaches and shellfish beds along the coast have been contaminated by disease-causing microorganisms coming from animal and human wastes.
- The reason for 85 percent of the closures and advisories was the detection of excessive counts of fecal bacteria in the beach waters.
- The construction of so many homes, roads, shopping centers and parking lots has disrupted the natural drainage systems in coastal areas, and wastes that were once filtered by forests or wetlands are now regularly fouling marinas and beaches.
- A single gram of dog feces, for example, contains an estimated 23 million bacte- ria. (And for certain particularly hazardous bacteria, as few as 10 organisms can cause an infection.)
- Storm water runoff carries fertilizers, pesticides, heavy metals and petro- chemicals, but it is the disease-causing microbes— the bacteria, viruses and protozoa derived from feces— that pose the principal threat to human health.
- Because of booming growth in U.S. coastal regions,much of the area near the shoreline is covered with impervious surfaces such as parking lots, roads and sidewalks. When it rains, storm water runoff from these surfaces can carry animal feces and their accompanying microbes into drainage ditches that lead directly to lakes, streams and beaches.
- Contamination by fecal bacteria is the leading cause of beach closures and advisories, which now affect one third of the country’s monitored beaches. Hazardous microbes also plague marinas, tidal creeks and shellfish beds.
- To fight microbial pollution,coastal communities can encourage the preservation of green spaces, install filters in storm drains and prevent the placement of septic tanks in areas with porous soils
- PRESERVING WETLANDS is an effective way to guard downstream waters from microbial pollution.
In recent years, millions of Americans have moved to coastal areas, particularly in the Southeast, to take advantage of their balmy climate, recreational opportunities and natural beauty. Unfortunately, rapid and poorly planned development is spoiling this beauty in a shocking way: a growing number of beaches and shellfish beds along the coast have been contaminated by disease-causing microorganisms coming from animal and human wastes.Fecal contamination of American beaches primarily comes from shopping center.
Reduce the amount of waste you create - You can reduce the amount of waste you create by choosing what rubbish you throw away. This can be easy and fun – just follow our simple guidelines to reduce your waste at home, school or work.
What To Buy and How To Use It - Waste reduction starts at the supermarket. By making slight alterations to your shopping list you can significantly reduce the amount of waste created in and around the home.
Buy only what you need - Reduce unnecessary waste by avoiding those pointless purchases. Items that rarely get used can be borrowed or shared with others.
Buy products that can be reused - Buy bottles instead of cans and rechargeable batteries. Items such as this create very little waste, as they don’t have to be thrown away after they have been used just once.
Buy all-purpose household cleaner - Instead of buying many different ones for each cleaning role.
Buy products with little packaging - So that less packaging ends up in your rubbish bin. For those items you use regularly, buy them in bulk instead of in smaller amounts. This will save you money as well as reduce waste.
Sell or give away unwanted items - Reduce waste by donating unwanted items to family, friends or neighbours. You could even sell your possessions in a car-boot sale and earn some extra cash.
Reduce paper waste by cancelling unwanted mail - You can unsubscribe to many national mailing lists by contacting the Direct Marketing Association:
Reducing Hazardous Waste - Many hazardous products cannot be recycled as they contain harmful chemicals. However, there are ways of reducing waste by dealing with hazardous products in the correct manor.
Buy non-toxic products whenever possible - Many toxic products such as motor oil and pesticides cannot be reused.
Recycle motor products - Such as break fluid, oils and tyres by taking them to your local petrol station. By recycling these products instead of throwing them away, you are reducing hazardous waste.
Use all of the toxic product, such as furniture polish, so there is no hazardous material left in the container when it is discarded.
Find safer alternatives to hazardous household products.
You can even make your own household cleaners using products such as baking soda and vinegar. Olive oil with lemon juice is a good alternative to furniture polish and using scented candles are a good alternative to air fresheners.
Think Before You Throw
Many of the items that you would normally consider as rubbish could be used for other purposes. So instead of throwing items away, reduce waste by using them for other roles.
Paper and Envelopes - Can be used as scrap paper for making notes.
Cardboard, Newspaper and Bubble Wrap - Can be used as packing materials. Packaging products, such as foil and egg cartons, can be used for art projects in schools and nurseries.
Jars and Pots - Can be used as small containers to store odds and ends.
Plastic and Paper Bags - Can be reused in the shops, used as bin bags around the house or as wrapping paper.
Used wood - Can be used in woodcrafts for making small garden objects such as bird tables. Alternatively it could be used as firewood.
So what?
- This is the time we have to stand up to protect ourselves, our beaches, and our world.
What if?
- we can't stop this?
Says who?
- By Michael A.Mallin
What does this remind me of?
- This reminds me of ocean acidification lab.
- A growing number of beaches and shellfish beds along the coast have been contaminated by disease-causing microorganisms coming from animal and human wastes.
- The reason for 85 percent of the closures and advisories was the detection of excessive counts of fecal bacteria in the beach waters.
- The construction of so many homes, roads, shopping centers and parking lots has disrupted the natural drainage systems in coastal areas, and wastes that were once filtered by forests or wetlands are now regularly fouling marinas and beaches.
- A single gram of dog feces, for example, contains an estimated 23 million bacte- ria. (And for certain particularly hazardous bacteria, as few as 10 organisms can cause an infection.)
- Storm water runoff carries fertilizers, pesticides, heavy metals and petro- chemicals, but it is the disease-causing microbes— the bacteria, viruses and protozoa derived from feces— that pose the principal threat to human health.
- Because of booming growth in U.S. coastal regions,much of the area near the shoreline is covered with impervious surfaces such as parking lots, roads and sidewalks. When it rains, storm water runoff from these surfaces can carry animal feces and their accompanying microbes into drainage ditches that lead directly to lakes, streams and beaches.
- Contamination by fecal bacteria is the leading cause of beach closures and advisories, which now affect one third of the country’s monitored beaches. Hazardous microbes also plague marinas, tidal creeks and shellfish beds.
- To fight microbial pollution,coastal communities can encourage the preservation of green spaces, install filters in storm drains and prevent the placement of septic tanks in areas with porous soils
- PRESERVING WETLANDS is an effective way to guard downstream waters from microbial pollution.
In recent years, millions of Americans have moved to coastal areas, particularly in the Southeast, to take advantage of their balmy climate, recreational opportunities and natural beauty. Unfortunately, rapid and poorly planned development is spoiling this beauty in a shocking way: a growing number of beaches and shellfish beds along the coast have been contaminated by disease-causing microorganisms coming from animal and human wastes.Fecal contamination of American beaches primarily comes from shopping center.
Reduce the amount of waste you create - You can reduce the amount of waste you create by choosing what rubbish you throw away. This can be easy and fun – just follow our simple guidelines to reduce your waste at home, school or work.
What To Buy and How To Use It - Waste reduction starts at the supermarket. By making slight alterations to your shopping list you can significantly reduce the amount of waste created in and around the home.
Buy only what you need - Reduce unnecessary waste by avoiding those pointless purchases. Items that rarely get used can be borrowed or shared with others.
Buy products that can be reused - Buy bottles instead of cans and rechargeable batteries. Items such as this create very little waste, as they don’t have to be thrown away after they have been used just once.
Buy all-purpose household cleaner - Instead of buying many different ones for each cleaning role.
Buy products with little packaging - So that less packaging ends up in your rubbish bin. For those items you use regularly, buy them in bulk instead of in smaller amounts. This will save you money as well as reduce waste.
Sell or give away unwanted items - Reduce waste by donating unwanted items to family, friends or neighbours. You could even sell your possessions in a car-boot sale and earn some extra cash.
Reduce paper waste by cancelling unwanted mail - You can unsubscribe to many national mailing lists by contacting the Direct Marketing Association:
Reducing Hazardous Waste - Many hazardous products cannot be recycled as they contain harmful chemicals. However, there are ways of reducing waste by dealing with hazardous products in the correct manor.
Buy non-toxic products whenever possible - Many toxic products such as motor oil and pesticides cannot be reused.
Recycle motor products - Such as break fluid, oils and tyres by taking them to your local petrol station. By recycling these products instead of throwing them away, you are reducing hazardous waste.
Use all of the toxic product, such as furniture polish, so there is no hazardous material left in the container when it is discarded.
Find safer alternatives to hazardous household products.
You can even make your own household cleaners using products such as baking soda and vinegar. Olive oil with lemon juice is a good alternative to furniture polish and using scented candles are a good alternative to air fresheners.
Think Before You Throw
Many of the items that you would normally consider as rubbish could be used for other purposes. So instead of throwing items away, reduce waste by using them for other roles.
Paper and Envelopes - Can be used as scrap paper for making notes.
Cardboard, Newspaper and Bubble Wrap - Can be used as packing materials. Packaging products, such as foil and egg cartons, can be used for art projects in schools and nurseries.
Jars and Pots - Can be used as small containers to store odds and ends.
Plastic and Paper Bags - Can be reused in the shops, used as bin bags around the house or as wrapping paper.
Used wood - Can be used in woodcrafts for making small garden objects such as bird tables. Alternatively it could be used as firewood.
So what?
- This is the time we have to stand up to protect ourselves, our beaches, and our world.
What if?
- we can't stop this?
Says who?
- By Michael A.Mallin
What does this remind me of?
- This reminds me of ocean acidification lab.