littledmac
Greenie
- Oct 20, 2009
- 16
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- Detector(s) used
- Fisher 1280x aquanaut/Bounty Hunter Tracker ID 505
On yahoo's from page- don't bring detectors to beach
This was on Yahoos front page under News. What the hell does not bringing your detector to the beach have to do with being "green" anyways? If anything detectorists are "green" by cleaning up the trash! This article was so ridiculous, I had to share it..
http://green.yahoo.com/blog/the_conscious_consumer/142/five-things-not-to-bring-to-the-beach.html
Packing for a trip to the beach? Here's one thing you may not have thought about. What you leave out of your bag is just as important as what you toss in.
Below are some guidelines on what NOT to bring to the beach as well as some alternatives on what to bring instead:
Disposable plastic
Over 7 million pounds of debris was collected at last year's international coastal cleanup, which translated into around 10.3 million individual pieces of trash, according to the Ocean Conservancy. Plastic bags and food wrappers/containers were amongst the top three items collected. What's more, this garbage injures or kills thousands of marine mammals, sea turtles, and seabirds.
Instead, bring reusable bags, bottles, containers, dishes, and cutlery instead of disposables. Dispose of trash in lidded bins so that the wind won't blow plastic out to sea. Otherwise, take trash with you.
Glass bottles
Glass can break and cause injuries, particularly since glass isn't easily seen in the sand. Given that most people walk barefoot and babies crawl around in the sand, it's worth it to be cautious and leave glass at home.
Use a stainless-steel bottle or Thermos instead.
Pets
Pets are prohibited at many beaches or are only allowed during certain hours, so make sure to check the rules for a particular beach before bringing your pet. Or stick to visiting pet-friendly beaches.
If you do bring your pet, always clean up its waste and take it home or place in designated trash containers.
Diapers
Leave the regular diapers at home because they don't work in the water. Pack swim diapers instead. When you're done, dispose of them properly (in a can with a lid) or bring them home.
Around 11,000 diapers were collected in the 2008 international coastal cleanup.
Metal detectors
It's tempting to hunt for precious metals when you visit the beach, but metal detectors are prohibited at most beaches. Find out if you need a permit first or, even better, just leave it at home and don't risk annoying those around you.
This was on Yahoos front page under News. What the hell does not bringing your detector to the beach have to do with being "green" anyways? If anything detectorists are "green" by cleaning up the trash! This article was so ridiculous, I had to share it..
http://green.yahoo.com/blog/the_conscious_consumer/142/five-things-not-to-bring-to-the-beach.html
Packing for a trip to the beach? Here's one thing you may not have thought about. What you leave out of your bag is just as important as what you toss in.
Below are some guidelines on what NOT to bring to the beach as well as some alternatives on what to bring instead:
Disposable plastic
Over 7 million pounds of debris was collected at last year's international coastal cleanup, which translated into around 10.3 million individual pieces of trash, according to the Ocean Conservancy. Plastic bags and food wrappers/containers were amongst the top three items collected. What's more, this garbage injures or kills thousands of marine mammals, sea turtles, and seabirds.
Instead, bring reusable bags, bottles, containers, dishes, and cutlery instead of disposables. Dispose of trash in lidded bins so that the wind won't blow plastic out to sea. Otherwise, take trash with you.
Glass bottles
Glass can break and cause injuries, particularly since glass isn't easily seen in the sand. Given that most people walk barefoot and babies crawl around in the sand, it's worth it to be cautious and leave glass at home.
Use a stainless-steel bottle or Thermos instead.
Pets
Pets are prohibited at many beaches or are only allowed during certain hours, so make sure to check the rules for a particular beach before bringing your pet. Or stick to visiting pet-friendly beaches.
If you do bring your pet, always clean up its waste and take it home or place in designated trash containers.
Diapers
Leave the regular diapers at home because they don't work in the water. Pack swim diapers instead. When you're done, dispose of them properly (in a can with a lid) or bring them home.
Around 11,000 diapers were collected in the 2008 international coastal cleanup.
Metal detectors
It's tempting to hunt for precious metals when you visit the beach, but metal detectors are prohibited at most beaches. Find out if you need a permit first or, even better, just leave it at home and don't risk annoying those around you.
. 'Nuff said.
