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- 1. Solutions to Environmental Issues in Hawaii By: Alexa Larson
- 2. Beach Pollution Plastic accounted for 47% of the debris identified on the Hawaiian shorelines.
- 3. The Beach Environmental Awareness Campaign Hawaii (B.E.A.C.H.) Brings awareness and solutions through: •Environmental Education •Marine Debris and Research •Plastic Reduction and Litter Prevention Campaigns
- 4. B.E.A.C.H. was founded in 2006 by Suzanne Frazer and Dean Otuski.
- 5. Environmental Education B.E.A.C.H. gives educational presentations to people of all ages.
- 6. Marine Debris Removal and Research B.E.A.C.H. marine debris removal efforts have involved removing all sizes of marine debris from Hawaii's shorelines.
- 7. Plastic Reduction & Litter Prevention Campaigns B.E.A.C.H. provides ways for the public to help reduce and prevent plastic marine debris in order to save marine life.
- 8. Solution Implementing the use of paper or reusable cloth grocery bags, instead of plastic.
Editor's Notes
- “Plastic pollution in the oceans is a rising concern among environmentalists because of the serious harm it can cause to marine organisms.” The problem with plastic is that it doesn’t decompose in the way that organic material does. Instead, when it’s dumped into the ocean or other bodies of water, it tends to break down over time into smaller and smaller pieces. These tiny bits of plastic can easily be mistaken for food by birds, small fish or filter feeders, such as clams and sea cucumbers.
- Beach Environmental Awareness Campaign Hawai`i (B.E.A.C.H.) is an all volunteer, non-profit organization that brings awareness and solutions to the problem of marine debris on Hawai`i's beaches through: Environmental Education Marine Debris Removal and Research Plastic Reduction and Litter Prevention Campaigns in order to inspire actions by individuals and the community that will reduce and prevent plastic marine debris resulting in protection for Hawai`i's marine life, sea birds and the ocean/coastal environment.
- Beach Environmental Awareness Campaign Hawai`i (B.E.A.C.H.) was founded in 2006 by Suzanne Frazer and Dean Otsuki. B.E.A.C.H. is an all volunteer, non-profit organization that brings awareness and solutions to marine debris through environmental education, marine debris removal and research, and plastic reduction/litter prevention campaigns in order to inspire actions by individuals and the community that save and protect marine life, sea birds and the ocean/coastal environment. B.E.A.C.H. is funded through donations, membership and grants.
- B.E.A.C.H. gives educational presentations to all ages of school students, university students and teachers as well as in the community to raise awareness of marine debris impacts and solutions to the problem. B.E.A.C.H. initiated the "Marine Debris Awareness Student Art Project" and the Marine Debris Solutions Student Art Project involving students in learning about marine debris, the impacts of marine debris on marine life and solutions. Students then created paintings to help raise awareness of marine debris impacts and solutions which were displayed in public libraries and the State Capitol to raise awareness in the community. Three books were created from the Marine Debris Awareness Student Art Project and are available to borrow from the Hawai`i State Library system. B.E.A.C.H. has educational booths and information tables at community events to educate the public about marine debris and provide solutions.
- B.E.A.C.H. marine debris removal efforts have involved removing all sizes of marine debris from Hawai`i's shorelines, concentrating on those most impacted by marine debris from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The marine debris that B.E.A.C.H. has removed ranges in size from micro-plastics including nurdles to large items such as nets. B.E.A.C.H. volunteers also document marine debris collected. It is sorted, counted, weighed and recorded. Sorting involves identifying different types of marine debris
- B.E.A.C.H. suggestions on how you can help reduce the plastic load and prevent marine debris: bring reusable utensil sets when you eat out always dispose of items properly - place recyclables in the recycling bin and trash including small items in the rubbish bin pick up litter whenever and wherever you see it pick up marine debris on shorelines before it breaks down into smaller pieces which are harder to clean up take home all plastic toys from the beach choose non-plastic toys and gifts recycle plastic caps and lids donate to B.E.A.C.H. or become a B.E.A.C.H. member as 100% of the proceeds go to helping to reduce and prevent marine debris and save marine life