Plastic Bottles

Discussion in 'Mid Atlantic' started by A-Frame, Sep 30, 2011.

  1. A-Frame

    A-Frame Active Member

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    Nov 3, 2010
    Just wanted to share the good vibes and say that I try and pick up a plastic bottle every time I surf and put it in the trash. Along with plastic bags, plastic bottles are among the most prevalent sources of pollution found on our beaches. (Ocean Conservency)

    If every single surfer picked up one plastic bottle after a session I think it's a small token of thanks to give back for the hours of stoke we get from the ocean.

    Have a great weekend!
    Peace
     
  2. somuchsurf

    somuchsurf Well-Known Member

    104
    Jan 7, 2011
    Can't agree more! Got smacked in the chest with a 2 liter filled with sand one time. That sh*t ruins your session, not to mention the beach!
     

  3. oipaul

    oipaul Well-Known Member

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    May 23, 2006
    I live in a deposit state so every can or bottle I pick up is like finding small change on the beach...
     
  4. H2O'C

    H2O'C Well-Known Member

    179
    Sep 22, 2011
    Nice!!..I do the same and get my Gf's kids involved. I'm quick to call out fat rednecks who throw their trash around as well..
     
  5. ripturbo

    ripturbo Well-Known Member

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    Apr 17, 2011
    i pick that crap up by the 5 gallon bucket full and recycle the bottles. good on ya boys
     
  6. ND081

    ND081 Well-Known Member

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    Aug 7, 2010
    the water bottle caps are the worst. i collect them in a bag, then send them to aveda to get recycled. they turn them into shampoo bottle caps and stuff
     
  7. Erock

    Erock Well-Known Member

    Aug 6, 2011
    I pick up any trash I see. However, I pick up waaaaay more while fishing. Found some cool stuff over the years amongst the literal hundreds of pounds I have plucked from the ocean offshore.
     
  8. Surferdann

    Surferdann Well-Known Member

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    Jul 22, 2008
    I always leave the beach with a few more items than then when I came there. Taught this to my eight year old daughter...who is completely flabbergasted and disgusted that people litter.
     
  9. dmonster

    dmonster Well-Known Member

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    Aug 26, 2011
    I love casting out and trying to catch plastic bags floating down the inlet. Its fun and is good for the water
     
  10. pvjumper05

    pvjumper05 Well-Known Member

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    Jun 15, 2008
    amen to this thread boys.

    [video=youtube;kyZbw8waVwk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyZbw8waVwk[/video]
     
  11. spongedude

    spongedude Well-Known Member

    301
    Feb 28, 2010
    doody in the pool!!!!

    sadly, picked up an aerosol paint can and a plastic bag floating in the break today...and lotsa sh!t on the shore. it's like a boat exploded off catalina or somethin. unusual for our water.....
     
  12. Gfootr

    Gfootr Well-Known Member

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    Dec 26, 2009
    On my walk back to the car I pu anything within reach, some days need a zig zag because there's a ton. Then there's days you just have to put your gear down and do a whole mini beach clean up. Make whoever I'm with do it too, kids, wife, bros.

    Resets your Karma meter.
     
  13. A-Frame

    A-Frame Active Member

    31
    Nov 3, 2010
    Good to hear I hate people who trash especially when driving behind them on the way down to the surf as they launch their f-ing big mac wrapper out the window. Should be locked up for 24 hours with pvjumper05 video playing on loop while pumping mushroom gas into the room!

    Peace!
     
  14. H2O'C

    H2O'C Well-Known Member

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    Sep 22, 2011
    My father and I lived in northern Japan (Misawa) when I was in high school in the mid 90's. We would beach-comb Japanese glass fishing floats and hunt for surf for hours..The amount of trash and debris on the beach was unbelievable..It was sad to see such an amazing place be so neglected...