Solutions
#Pick Up Three
When visiting beaches and parks, before leaving, pick up at least three pieces of trash or plastic and dispose of them in a closed container.
Follow The 5 R's
To help protect our ocean, you should Reuse, Recycle, Repair, Refuse, and Reduce your personal plastic items. The three R's are not the only important ones!
Volunteer
Get some people together and have a beach clean up. You could also help protect our ocean by getting in touch with some organizations like:
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The Legacy Reef Foundation- https://legacyreeffoundation.org/
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Ocean Foundation- https://www.oceanfdn.org/
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Eternal Reef- https://www.eternalreefs.com/
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Keep Puako Beautiful- Keeppuakobeautiful@gmail.com
As a part of research for our Community Action Project, the class interviewed the State Representative of District 7 (North and South Kohala and North Kona), David A. Tarnas. If you would like further information about the legislative or bills, below is his contact information.
808-586-8510 or reptarnas@capitol.hawaii.gov.