Anne Bristol’s Post

As I was walking around my neighborhood, I couldn't help but notice the amount of litter scattered on the sidewalks and streets. It broke my heart to see such a beautiful area being tainted by irresponsible individuals. And that's when I had a thought - what if we, who care about our environment, started picking up one piece of trash at a time and properly disposing of it or reusing it? Imagine the impact we could have if each person took just a few minutes out of their day to make a small difference. By simply picking up a piece of litter and either throwing it away or finding a way to reuse it, we could drastically reduce the amount of waste in our communities. But it doesn't stop there. What if we took it a step further and shared this idea with others? What if we inspired our friends, family, and colleagues to join us in our mission to clean up our surroundings? Imagine the ripple effect we could create - one person tells another, who tells another, and so on. #Recycle #Michigan #Trash #RippleEffect

Walking my dog and keeping our community clean, one step at a time! 🐾♻️ Every walk with Enzo isn't just a stroll—it's an opportunity to make a positive impact. 🦮🐾 By picking up litter and recycling it, we're doing our part to protect the environment and keep our neighborhood beautiful. 🚮🚯 Littering not only tarnishes the beauty of our surroundings but also harms wildlife and contributes to pollution. 🌱🐟 It’s up to each one of us to make a difference. 🇺🇸 Imagine the collective impact if we all committed to picking up after ourselves and others! 👫 Let's take action together: ♻️ Carry a Bag: Always have a small bag with you to collect litter during your walks. ♻️ Recycle Properly: Sort and recycle items to reduce waste in landfills. ♻️ Set an Example: Show others the importance of a clean environment by leading by example. Together, we can create a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful community. 🌅 Share your efforts with #WalkAndRecycle and inspire others to join the movement. Every little bit helps! Let’s keep our neighborhoods pristine and show that we care. I would like to know from you… What example are you setting to encourage positive change in our world? 🌎 ➕ Like, Comment, Share and Follow me, Anthony Butchbaker Hit the 🔔 for notifications on my latest activity! 📊 Want to know more, drop me a DM #digitaltwin #digitaltransformation #smartmanufacturing #CommunityCleanup #DogWalking #SustainableLiving #TakeAction #dontlitter

One week left to register for Trash Free Maryland's South Baltimore Brewery District clean-up! Go to trashfreemaryland.org to register. The event is June 9, 2024 10 am - 12pm starting at the parking lot at 701 W. Ostend Street. What I love about the Trash Free Maryland clean-ups is that volunteers collect data on the trash found - such as type of material, brand, etc. That data is used to back-up policy recommendations & initiatives, such as the plastic bag bill which has already greatly reduced the number of plastic bags found in our waterways! Data like this also sheds light on corporations responsible for pollution, such as Coca-Cola which was recently found (according to a study by breakfreefromplastic.org) to be the world's top plastic polluter for the 6th year in a row. You can check out their report at: https://lnkd.in/eJbAQ2N4

Did you know there’s an active landfill inside Big Bend National Park? Because of the park’s remote location, every piece of trash thrown away here stays here—forever. And with the landfill rapidly filling up, there’s no clear solution for what comes next. That’s why we’re proud to partner with Subaru of America through the #DontFeedTheLandfills initiative. With innovative tools like solar-powered compactors, propane and battery recycling systems, and community cleanup efforts, we’re working to slow the landfill’s fill rate and reduce waste in the park. But we need your help. Small choices—packing out your trash, recycling responsibly, and reducing single-use items—make a big difference in protecting this incredible landscape. Together, we can keep Big Bend beautiful for generations to come. ♻️ #SubaruLovesTheEarth #BigBendNationalPark #LeaveNoTrace

Did you know your trash and recycling cans need to have their lids fully closed for the city to ensure they get emptied? 🙉 While sometimes cans with slightly open lids still get serviced, there are instances where overflowing cans get skipped entirely. The reason is simple: during pick-up, if the lid isn’t shut, bags and trash can easily fly out, causing a big mess. To avoid this, make sure your cans aren’t overflowing and the lids are securely closed when you place them at the curb. Help keep the streets clean and ensure your trash gets collected! 💯 #canmonkey #cantocurb #closedlids

🌟💚 Big Shoutout to Our Eco-Heroes! 💚🌟 This March, the incredible volunteers working with LitterPic.org helped to pick up litter in the UK and USA. Through determination, teamwork, and an unwavering commitment to our planet, you helped to remove 1,251 pounds of litter from our roads, beaches, and parks! It's more than just picking up trash; it's about preserving the beauty of our environment, protecting wildlife, and inspiring others to care for our planet as deeply as we do. Every bottle, every piece of plastic, and every bit of trash collected represents a step towards a cleaner, healthier earth. We want to extend our deepest gratitude to each volunteer who contributed their time and effort to this cause. Your dedication is the driving force behind this success. You've shown that even the smallest actions can lead to impactful change. It's not just about cleaning up after those who don't care—it's about showing how much we do care about our communities, our environment, and our future. To everyone who believes in making a difference and spends countless hours ensuring our natural spaces remain beautiful and safe, THANK YOU. Let's keep this momentum going! Your efforts are a beacon of hope and a testament to the power of community. 🌍✨ Together, we are not just picking up litter but laying the foundation for a brighter, cleaner future. Join us as we fight against pollution and work towards a world where nature thrives. Because when we care for the earth, the earth cares for us. #LitterPicHeroes #EcoWarriors #PlanetProtectors #MakeADifference #CleanEarthBrightFuture #inspirechange #inspire #LitterPic #LitterFree #litterpicking #CleanEarth #PickItUp #NoMoreLitter #litter #PlanetCleanUp #earthday #community #environmentalprotection

Happy Clean-Up Friday, everyone! Today, we dedicate our efforts to cleaning up our environment and making our communities more beautiful and sustainable. It's a day to roll up our sleeves and make a tangible difference in the world around us. Here is How to Participate in Clean-Up Friday: 1. Organize a Local Clean-Up Event: Gather friends, family, or colleagues to clean up a local park, beach, or neighborhood. Every piece of litter picked up makes a difference! 2. Join an Existing Clean-Up Group: Many organizations host regular clean-up events. Find a local group and join their efforts to keep your community clean. 3. Solo Clean-Up Efforts: Even if you can't join a group, you can still make an impact. Bring a trash bag and gloves on your walk or hike and pick up litter along the way. 4. Recycling and Proper Disposal: Separate recyclables from general waste during your clean-up. Proper disposal helps reduce landfill waste and supports recycling efforts. 5. Raise Awareness: Use your voice to spread the word about the importance of keeping our environment clean. Share photos and stories of your clean-up efforts on social media to inspire others. #CleanUpFriday #TrashFree #KeepItClean #GreenCommunity #EcoWarriors #CleanEarth Diana Achieng Phelix Nyadida

The GALL! The ego! The superiority complex! Who are we to think this is okay?? It is unacceptable (and NOT normal!) to so recklessly trash the very #ecosystems we value for our mental and physical and social health. I believe that if you are a park concessionaire—who benefits directly from the physical and aesthetic health of the park and all the customers that leads to—that it’s your obligation to treat that park well. And I believe that if you’re a park visitor and appreciator, it is your duty to T R Y to not #pollute so much during your reading break, happy hour, or meet up. Vendors MUST stop serving beer, coffee, and ice cream in #singleuseplastics that cause irreparable damage to our environment. And park goers MUST walk their talk and TRY to bring reusable cups and cutlery. We must do both. ✍️ If you haven’t yet, sign the petition to tell McCarren Park House that there’s no place for plastics in parks. Send to a friend, and then hold each other accountable to #votewithyourdollar and pack your next picnic in reusables. Because ICYMI: plastics (which come from #fossilfuels) don’t get recycled. They sit around for hundreds of years and break down into #microplastics that leech chemicals into our bodies. They are poison, and they are a leading contributor to our #climate and #ecological crisis. And no one’s gonna stop you from using and normalizing them accept: you. You trying on a personal level, and you speaking up at a societal level. 😈 Get radicalized about plastics—we didn’t use to live this way, and we don’t have to keep living this way! Only we can change #consumption culture! NYC Department of Parks & Recreation #PlasticOrPlanet #ClimateActionNow #NYCpolicy #NYCadvocacy #plasticsAreKillingUs

In 2003, the local government in Kamikatsu, Japan decided to require that all residents comply with a new, rigorous recycling program - perhaps the most rigorous in the world. Since then, the town composts, recycles, or reuses 80% of its garbage. It may not technically be 100% zero waste, as the remaining 20% goes into the landfill, but it's a remarkable achievement for an entire community, in such a short amount of time. The impacts have been positive - cutting costs for the community drastically, as well as improving the conditions of the lush and beautiful environment that surrounds the town in Southeast Japan. Residents must wash and sort virtually anything that is non-compostable in their household before bringing it to the recycling sorting center. Shampoo bottles, caps, cans, razors, styrofoam meat trays, water bottles...the list goes on and on (literally) into 34 categories. At the sorting center, labels on each bin indicate the recycling process for that specific item - how it will be recycled, what it will become, and how much that process can cost (or even earn). It's an education process for the consumer. All kitchen scraps must be composted at home, as the town has no garbage trucks or collectors. And as for other items, reuse is heavily encouraged. According to Akira Sakano, Deputy Chief Officer at Zero Waste Academy in Kamikatsu, the town has a kuru-kuru shop where residents can bring in used items and take things home for free. There is also a kuru-kuru factory, where local women make bags and clothes out of discarded items. At first, it was difficult to be come accustomed to the new rules. "It can be a pain, and at first we were opposed to the idea," says resident, Hatsue Katayama. "If you get used to it, it becomes normal." Now, it's even being noticed within Kamikatsu's businesses. The first zero-waste brewery has opened in Kamikatsu, called Rise and Win Brewery. The brewery itself is constructed of reused materials and environmentally friendly finishes. By 2020, Kamikatsu hopes to be 100% zero waste, with no use of landfills, and to forge connections with other like-minded communities in the world, spreading the practice of zero-waste. https://lnkd.in/gy3tFYbs

Happy Earth Day! We can all make an impact no matter how small the effort. Here are four examples of low-effort, but high-impact things you can do to help our Earth for Earth Day: Reduce Single-Use Plastics: • Switch to a reusable water bottle and coffee cup. • Use reusable bags when shopping. Conserve Water: • Fix leaky faucets and pipes. • Turn off the tap when brushing teeth. Reduce Energy Consumption: • Switch off lights when leaving a room. • Unplug chargers and appliances when not in use. Plant Trees: • Participate in community tree planting initiatives. • Support organizations that work to protect and preserve forests. These simple actions can collectively make a big difference in conserving our environment and making the Earth a better place to live.