Go Green!

Stand with the seals, and start being eco-friendly!

MAKE SMALL CHANGES!

Making small lifestyle changes can make a big difference when it comes to protecting the environment. By being more eco-friendly, we can keep plastic out of the oceans, reduce our carbon footprint, and preserve the planet for future generations.

HERE ARE SOME WAYS TO GET STARTED!

Recycle!

Recycling is an important way to reduce waste and conserve natural resources like trees and water. And, while we all think we know how to recycle it is trickier than you may think.

Recyclable Items: Paper & Cardboard: Clean and dry paper and cardboard with no food residue. Glass: Rinsed glass bottles and jars with lids removed. Plastic Containers: Bottles, jugs, and containers rinsed with caps removed. Aluminum: Cans, foil, and trays clean and crushed. Steel and Tin Cans: Cleaned and empty. Medication Bottles: Empty with the label removed.

Special Recycling Needed: Plastic Bags: Look for recycling programs at grocery stores. Foam Cups: Find a foam recycling program. Electronics: Look for an e-waste recycling program. Batteries: Check for hazardous waste recyling programs. Hazardous Waste: Pain, Chemicals etc. require a hazardous waste program. Medication: Look for recycling programs at pharmacies.

Non-Reyclable Items: Soaked Containers: Food and liquid soaked paper or cardboard. Clothing and Textiles: Donate or upcycle. Plastic Wrap: Cling wrap, etc. can't be recycled in most areas. Plastic Utensils: These cannot be recycled in most areas. Used Tissues: Used tissues, napkins, and paper towels cannot be recycled. Broken Mirrors: Due to the coating and glass type these cannot be recycled.

EAT SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD!

Choosing to only eat sustainable seafood reduces demand for unsustainably caught fish. Such fishing practices can physically harm seals and impact the fish populations they rely on. By avoiding overfished or environmentally harmful fish like Atlantic bluefin tuna and American eel, we can make a positive impact on seal populations and the environment.

HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT TO EAT?

When ordering or shopping for seafood look it up first on the Seafood Watch website! They provide easily accessible information about which species of seafood are sustainable and which are not.

Another option is to look for the logos of Friend of the Sea, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council, or other sustainable seafood certifications on menus and at the market! These organizations ensure that seafood is sustainably farmed and caught, helping to protect our delicate aquatic ecosystems and marine life!