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06.23.10

Kids Get It - AND Give It

Today, a couple of stories about how news of plastic pollution is inspiring kids to create awareness projects. Great news, as kids effectively “up-teach” their parents…the ones that can actually “vote with their dollars” to reduce plastics.

First off – renowned photog Chris Jordan keeps plenty busy with his Running the Numbers and Midway series images, and recently, the revelations illuminated by his work have done more than open a few people’s minds to the plastic-gyre problem. Seattle’s Bertschi School 2nd graders have gone on to create their own representative art, and the two artists meet in this video.

Next up – An endearing video created by school children, of The International School of Monterey, about how, well…we are trampling the planet – but they have a savior: The Ocean Guardian! My mind’s eye sees single-use-plastics manufacturers drowning in their own tears as they watch this one…prepare to bust out the un-bleached, recycled cotton/hemp towels. WARNING - Cuteness Factor: HIGH!

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZyl1rnXN2M]

Enjoy summer vacation!

[OH YEAH, don’t forget to contact your CA senator to tell them that you want them to pass AB 1998, the California BAG BAN Bill! Please sign Surfrider’s AB 1998 Action Alert as well - it’s crunch time!]