Plastic Litter Education Advocates PLEA

04/25/2026

https://www.earthisland.org/journal/index.php/magazine/entry/charles_moore/?fbclid=IwdGRjcARZ-w5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe5T_O2iM3NtOrSR9aXcd6uk7jANfLlB9JMPTJLRZjWVAU-00IFvyrpS1uHDk_aem_ubPUfBt3z8KLzGsz8uA_gg #%23

…Talks Trash

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day 🌎

04/09/2026

Happy Birthday to a talented multidisciplinary HS Teacher; a Science Department Chair, a VP of a non profit; a Mother to a sweet daughter; a wife to a hardworking HS Teacher & Coach; and a warm friend to many - Sarah Davis! Thank you for all you do!!!

04/04/2026

🌿✨ Gratitude Spotlight: Karen Brown! ✨🌿

Karen Brown is turning her deep love for nature into powerful action! Growing up in Southern Maryland, she spent more time exploring the woods behind her home than in her own bedroom. After working in politics, government, and law in Washington D.C. and Portland, Karen’s passion for protecting the natural world led her to learn about the 5 Gyres and join the fight against microplastics.

Today, Karen is the founder of PLEA (Plastic Litter Education Advocates) - a nonprofit dedicated to teaching students from Pre-K through grade 12+ about the dangers of plastic litter and how we can all be part of the solution. She believes we should care for the Earth just as we care for ourselves, and she’s inspiring the next generation to do the same. 🌎💙

Thank you, Karen, for being a true advocate for our planet! 🙌✨

Learn more about PLEA and the amazing work they are doing here! https://www.plasticlittereducation.com/

04/01/2026

Less plastic! ‘Clothes smell great and are super clean! These are the best common brand! Order online or ask your local store to carry these, you will not be disappointed!

03/31/2026

https://plasticoceanproject.org great website!

Education through research, outreach through art, and solutions through collaboration

03/11/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TD3WDV945cY

Some images may be disturbing to small children, recommended for children over 8 years of age! ...

01/31/2026

'Undergrad in poly sci - concentration in political behavior & psychology; 'studied foreign policy, nuclear terrorism and fiscal management. 'Conservative on national security and fiscal responsibility; and liberal on education and the environment - I am a moderate! For the life of me, I cannot surmise why the President authorized spending millions in federal funding for ocean cleanup in his first term (yes!), and then turned around and signed an executive order to bring back plastic straws to federal buildings in his second term (?) 'Declaring, "bring back plastic" (What!) What planet am I living on? The new paper straws are absolutely fine - no issues. They’re not like the paper straws we used in the 1960/70's - which were fine anyway. The new paper/cardboard straws are sturdy - plus you don't have to put toxic-plastic in your mouth. Let me guess: Some on the right can't stand some on the left - so they go rogue on combatting environmental movements, good Lord people, can we do anything right? Please start making sense everyone. Thank you!

01/28/2026

01/28/2026

This year, the full foam ban goes into affect for all food-industry businesses in Virginia. Clean Virginia Waterways and our foam-phaseout workgroup has put together an informational page and a digital toolkit to help these businesses seamlessly and affordably switch to sustainable alternatives ahead of the July 1 ban.
Learn more at https://www.cleanvirginiawaterways.org/foam-phase-out

01/28/2026

Global plastic production in 2025 was estimated to be around 400 to over 500 million metric tons, with projections suggesting it will continue to rise significantly, potentially reaching 680 Mt by 2040...help turn back this tide whenever possible.

01/27/2026

Attention Virginia Beach! This entangled harbor seal was spotted at 77th Street this morning (1/27) with plastic around its next. The seal went back into the water before rescuers arrived. If you spot this animal, please KEEP YOUR DISTANCE and call the Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Team right away at 757-385-7575.
Seals can travel a good distance in a short period of time so please keep an eye out if you are on the ocean or bay beach or in the Lynnhaven River.