South Carolina Aquarium

I was excited to see a mention in the policies link about Extended Producer Responsibility mandates. I think the best way to decrease plastic usage is to put the onus on the plastics manufacturers - a cost up front for producing new plastic and a cost at the end of life cycle for waste management. Then I was sad to see this mandate is only...

Today I reached out to a local coffee shop with premises near the beach. I first complimented the vibes at the new location and affirmed I value their product and recommend it. Then I suggested that since they are rebranding, they should consider more sustainable tableware. I offered my personal experience with finding the plastic branded cup...

To kick off Plastic Free July, I looked to switch my dog food from a plastic bag. There weren’t any bulk options that I found yet, but a local boutique dog store will give be $1 back for returning Open Farm bags to be terracycled. The other bag of food I bought is from Steve’s Real Food. The bag professes to be biodegradable with the recycling...

Hey y’all! I am always up for learning more about any topic, and plastics is definitely something I need to learn more about. I feel that by educating myself, I can find more inspiration to make changes in my own life, and then go on to inspire others. As an educator, I am passionate about lighting a fire in people, young AND old, to actively...

I am inspired to gain awareness of how plastic pollution affects our environment, both land and sea, and our health. I want to get a better understanding of how much single-use plastic I use in my daily life, and what I can do to minimize it and ensure that when it is used, it is recycled properly. I hope to be part of the solution and less...

I watched this simple YouTube to learn more about how plastic is made and recycled: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXQ5iJ5lagg&t=506s

Aside from the damage done by burning fossil fuels, the origin of plastic makes me reflect upon the following: If it takes millions of years for oil to be produced from organic forms, it is only logical that since it is extracted from the earth in such huge quantities, it seems as if the supply would run out. Slow to be created, fast to be...

Using my own container at the farmers market instead of getting a plastic one at the grocery store was more expensive (by far) and less convenient. But I felt better about my purchase because I know it directly benefits the person who grows my fruits and veggies locally!

I am here for the KNOWLEDGE. There are many great plastic alternatives that are not common around my area. So I’m here to learn about them!

I've been proud to take part in the Plastic-Free Challenge for many years, and each time I’ve found new ways to cut back on my personal plastic use. This year, my commitment continues—not just to reduce single-use plastics in my daily life, but also to deepen my understanding of how plastics affect our environment and to help raise awareness...