Anyone want to save the planet?

[Thatcher]

So I decided I wanted to pick up trash, enough to fill one full trash bag maybe we could all do it and post pics? It's really cold today though I might do it later this weekend

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

IDK about VA, but around here, if you throw a brick through a window, they'll give you an orange jumpsuit, pointy stick, and as many trashbags as you can fill along the highways...
They'll even find you some help!

Another good way would be for folks to stop using linear T5HO bulbs for plant lights. ALL fluorescent bulbs (CFL or linear) contain mercury, which often/usually goes into landfills (because few bother to dispose of them properly).

We don't have much choice with UVBs—LED tech is in development, but not here quite yet.

 

[kinyonga]

Re we have stores that will take back CFL bulbs...not sure about the long linear ones...but I think they go to a waste centre.

 

[kinyonga]

Right now I won't be picking up garbage in my area....it's all under a ton of snow.
Great idea though @Thatcher !

 

[Thatcher]

Right now I won't be picking up garbage in my area....it's all under a ton of snow.

Yeah we just had snow yesterday and it's still cold

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Re we have stores that will take back CFL bulbs...not sure about the long linear ones...but I think they go to a waste centre.

IME, its different in each locality (not to mention country). All it really takes is a call to whoever picks up your refuse to ask. Most won't; they don't want to know, and they don't want to have to do something extra.

We have special days annually or semi-annually where you can drop off things like electronics, batteries, fluorescents, and other items best not put into landfills.

The lengths some will go to—hiding stuff in their garbage so they won't have to comply... It'd be funny if it weren't so sad.

 

[MissSkittles]

@Thatcher You give me hope for the future of our planet.

 

[kinyonga]

Yeah we just had snow yesterday and it's still cold

We had two feet of snow...how much did you have?

 

[Thatcher]

Like 10 inches last week and 3 this week, we got a whole week off of school!

 

[Thatcher]

@Thatcher You give me hope for the future of our planet.

Thanks! I hope I can make a difference!

 

[kinyonga]

Like 10 inches last week and 3 this week, we got a whole week off of school!

More than I thought you would have had!

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

We had two feet of snow...how much did you have?

We were supposed to get the same, but as often happens, it bounced over us.

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Don't be sad! At least there's an indoor curling club!

 

[Thatcher]

i ended up doing it...

 

[Thatcher]

Oh my hatch day is coming up (birthday lol) and idk what to ask for I know I want bugs and chameleon stuff but idk what else I kinda already have most of it

 

[Thatcher]

I was gonna ask for a blue iguana but my parents are scared of my chameleon.

 

[ChameleonParadise]

Thank you Thatcher
Will do the same.
If each person pitched in one time, whatever way they like. We would all be better off.
This time of year , we get Milkweed seeds in the fridge ready for spring planting , for The Monarch butterflies.
The Monarch butterflies are becoming Close to extinction.
Anything we can do to provide habitat for wild species is needed more than ever, which includes our own
backyards.

 

[Ambilobe123]

Like 10 inches last week and 3 this week, we got a whole week off of school!

Hah! I got 3 feet of snow once and still had to go!

 

[Lindasjackson]

Good for you Thatcher!

 

[Pickle-cham]

Wtg beach clean ups and similar green space litter pick ups make a difference keep up the good work