Comments on: Reflections from a Two-Timer https://ecosalon.com/reflections-from-a-two-timer/ Sun, 29 Nov 2015 15:51:01 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.8.25 By: Elton Sites https://ecosalon.com/reflections-from-a-two-timer/#comment-35244 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 01:47:00 +0000 http://ecosalon.com/?p=71804#comment-35244 Plastics had become marine species already over the years from the first plastic product made. Now, these plastic wastes swim in the ocean preying on innocent sea turtles and fishes.

]]> By: Hayley McLellan https://ecosalon.com/reflections-from-a-two-timer/#comment-35189 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 02:34:00 +0000 http://ecosalon.com/?p=71804#comment-35189 The 5 Gyres team on the Sea Dragon are legendary folk! Respect…Thank You for doing what you do!

]]> By: Annie Biggs https://ecosalon.com/reflections-from-a-two-timer/#comment-35193 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 19:25:00 +0000 http://ecosalon.com/?p=71804#comment-35193 Stiv. Thank you. I have so enjoyed following this endeavor with you and your crew – your coverage was great. What wonderful research all of you were a prt of – again, thank you.
Get some rest (then toss me some video will ya??) 😉

]]> By: Paul Sharp https://ecosalon.com/reflections-from-a-two-timer/#comment-35192 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 18:56:00 +0000 http://ecosalon.com/?p=71804#comment-35192 Great work! We love 5 Gyres:)
Solutions for the issue of plastic pollution?
*extended manufacturer responsibility, make manufacturers responsible for reclaiming their packaging and obsolete products.
*fine manufacturers whenever their products are found as pollution, they will soon invest in systems that prevent this.
*develop a global standard for refillable containers and packaging for beverages, food and cleaning products etc. Combined with a deposit system on the containers it will stop the majority of litter and reduce strain on landfill and “recycling” systems.

]]> By: Brock Howell https://ecosalon.com/reflections-from-a-two-timer/#comment-35191 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 18:48:00 +0000 http://ecosalon.com/?p=71804#comment-35191 It’s the right perspective — one well earned through the travels of two oceans, many great people met, and beautiful landscapes both blue and landed. This is perspective more people need.

I agree that the soundbite “Texas-sized” rounds the edges way too much and possibly can provide an inaccurate image of an island. As you know, from the very lead in sentence of you article suggests, that people need a lead-in line that captures their imagination and hopefully provides a decent, tangible descriptor of the problem at hand.

What new tangible description do you suggest for describing the world plastics problem? How can it be communicated so people feel like they can make a real difference?

And what’s the appropriate forum (local, state, federal, UN, corporate, indiv. responsibility) to mobilize the public around to get solutions passed?

]]> By: Brock Howell https://ecosalon.com/reflections-from-a-two-timer/#comment-35190 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 18:41:00 +0000 http://ecosalon.com/?p=71804#comment-35190 It’s the rig

]]> By: Icebreaker https://ecosalon.com/reflections-from-a-two-timer/#comment-35188 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 18:25:00 +0000 http://ecosalon.com/?p=71804#comment-35188 Great piece, Stiv!

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