Seas the Day!

Water Connects us All

"All at last returns to the seas - to Oceanus, the ocean river, like the ever-flowing streams of time, the beginning and the end."

– Rachel Carson

Our everyday lives are connected to the ocean in countless ways. The water we take from our taps, use on our lawns, or flush through our toilets, is part of a cycle that almost always involves streams and rivers that will make their way out to the coast, With that in mind, it is perhaps no surprise that our actions can have a dramatic impact on our ocean, both for the better and for the worse.

Each of us can do our part to protect our ocean from harmful household chemicals. Follow these simple steps to have a clean home, healthy family, and a safe and vibrant ocean planet…from our homes to the beaches and the deep blue sea.

Three for me...

Eco-awareness. Ever notice that some household cleansers say "poison" or "danger" on the label? This means that they are toxic to you, your family, and all other life on our planet. Many household detergents, for example, contain endocrine disrupting chemicals that can cause serious effects in marine organisms, including reproductive failure and sex change. Read all about the dangerous chemicals in the cleaning products that may be in your kitchen!
Purchasing Power. Use your wallet as a way to advocate for our ocean, and buy safe and effective eco-oriented cleaning products! Use the Safe Shoppers Bible for a complete guide to eco-friendly shopping!
DIY. With a little extra elbow grease you can help keep your family healthy, protect the environment, and save money too. You can make your own non-toxic cleaners from simple ingredients.

...and three for the seas

Flush for the fish. Think twice about what you flush down the toilet! Old prescriptions, unused or contaminated medications, and even soaps with anti-bacterial agents, are more dangerous than you might realize. Scientists are now concerned with the elevated levels of chemicals and pharmaceutical drugs in waters around the world. Dispose of your pharmaceuticals properly and question claims that antibacterial soaps are beneficial, let alone necessary.
Handle with care. Down the drain doesn't mean it goes away -it goes right into our rivers, streams, and ground water, and usually to the ocean! Instead of putting hazardous household substances down your drain or in your trash, learn about proper disposal techniques, and contact your local waste disposal facility for information on designated hazardous waste collection days.
Wastewater or wasted water? This month, consider visiting a wastewater treatment plant and find out what happens to all the stuff you flush or dump down the drain. Where does it go? How is it treated? Or better yet, is it treated? If you can't do a site visit click here and follow the 'Where Does All the Dirty Water Go?' link.

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