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dumping tons of garbage in the Pacific Ocean that accumulates and makes a big trashy island north of Hawaii. This is episode 1 in the VBS (Vice Broadcasting System) web tv series.
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I first heard of a 'garbage island' about 20 or so years ago when I was a student at university. People then didn't believe it; people now won't believe it. Even when confronted with photographic evidence.
Disgusting.
If anything should convince us to change our ways as a species, this should be it...
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#1 - Mon Aug 25, 2008 11:28 AM EDTcalling it an actual 'island' is a bit deceiving though. it's more like an area in the middle of the pacific where there's little bits of floating plastic trash everywhere in much higher concentration levels because the currents create an accumulation there - which has a devastating effect on the ecosystem. It seems that when they dump all TONS of trash it accumulates more in this area, although most of it still sinks to the bottom of the ocean. 'Out of sight, out of mind' being the theory.
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Your post probably will not get much response since this really can not be linked to a Bush / Halliburton conspiracy and that seems to be all anyone here is concerned about. LOL
I too, have been aware of the issue of the "garbage island" for years. We, as keepers of this planet should be ashamed. Maybe there could be some sort of recycle / mining operation that could remove the plastic waste and make some sort of dent in the pile (and perhaps a profit?). Put those Greenpeace ships to a positive use. Hey – we could call it a war and the U.S. government might even get behind the project. .
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#2 - Mon Aug 25, 2008 12:01 PM EDTYour post probably will not get much response since this really can not be linked to a Bush / Halliburton conspiracy and that seems to be all anyone here is concerned about.
That's an unfair characterization of the Newsvine community and its social conscience. How long have you been here and what efforts have you made to effect social change?
Put those Greenpeace ships to a positive use.
First you take a jab at the users here for not recognizing the problem then suggest that the only value Greenpeace has is cleaning up trash. What's the point of the remarks beyond dishing insults?
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I think maybe lee-283.....'s intentions are good with his comment, Pamela. Remember, it's all about the 'get smarter here'. although sometimes it feels like 'get pissed off here because people are stupid' . I know, I know. (Not talking about you, Lee, as i said i know where you're coming from).
The idea of calling it a war to get some action to clean this mess up and promote change is pretty funny... "We have a new threat America: Garbage. This is the War on Garbage! Either you are with us, or you are evil stinky trash.
Anyways if people take some time to watch that series it will definitely make you think twice about the plastic you use every day and where it ends up if you throw it in the trash. And hopefully people will reconsider all the waste and things they discard every day in general. I want to start my own compost like Celestina; if you're doing everything right you shouldn't have to throw anything into the huge landfills.
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Fair enough, but starting with a jab at the viners is never a good opener for me!
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Great way to stay on point --- first remark was a joke --did ya see "LOL" But, at least you made a comment. Secondly, I personally have no use for environmentalists that pollute and then tell me how great they are -- yes, Greenpeace could pick up some trash with those huge diesel burning ships they use -- AND Al Gore should pick up some as well to even out the carbon footprint of his private jet and limo. I really don't need to hear about all of the good these folks are doing - I don't agree. These are MY opinions (right or wrong -- opinions like everyone else's)-- which is what I thought this forum was all about.
This is supposed to be about the "trash island" --- what is your solution?
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#3 - Mon Aug 25, 2008 3:24 PM EDTWell, I don't use huge diesel burning ships and pollute... I don't even have a car. I walk, ride a bike, and take the subway. You may have guessed i don't have a private jet or a limo either... You can see my comment above about how I'm taking steps to leave even less of a footprint and become a human that will live more sustainably. "Responsible for the future, today!", that's my motto. That's my solution.
So, does that mean you will listen to me? Do you have any use for me and could you possibly learn something from that? The whole 'I shouldn't have to be green because I know some green people who are hypocrites' line seems so cowardly and irresponsible to me. I don't get it. It shouldn't matter to you what other people are doing if you actually care. Change the world, start with yourself, etc... Whatever problem you have with Greenpeace or Al Gore is irrelevant. Do you realize how stupid that argument will sound to people 50 years from now when the environment is a polluted wasteland and most of the sea life is gone?
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OUCH!!
I guess I was a little slow responding to Pamela -- you, Laef1 have made good points Sorry, I only get here a few times a day and you had not responded before I was in the middle of trying to answer pamela
I will listen to everyone but still retain the right to make up my own mind. "Responsible for the future today"is a a great lifestyle -- I have been trying to do that for years. We all need to be responsible caretakers of this planet. I understand the publicity value of the Al's and greenpeaces but do not have to agree with the entire message.
So, what did you think of my idea to "mine" the garbage island? I think someday we will be digging up the old land fills for the resources we need (I hope so anyway).
Well-- at least 2 people have responded to this thread which is more that I thought would.
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#4 - Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:08 PM EDTcheers, lee-28......
although i still don't understand how Al Gore and/or Greenpeace's "whole message" somehow gets turned into slamming anything green.
So, what did you think of my idea to "mine" the garbage island?
i think it's terrific we could scoop up all the plastic bottles and get them to Maine (i think that's where you get the most refund/deposit back for plastic bottles). We would have a hell of a time getting all the @!$%# off the ocean floor though; anything that sinks, really (all the glass bottles and aluminum cans and any other random non composting trash). The pacific ocean is pretty deep.
Well-- at least 2 people have responded to this thread which is more that I thought would.
yeah thanks for stopping by. (and i count 3 other than me)
I'll be here all week, everybody! WHOOOOT!
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#5 - Mon Aug 25, 2008 7:23 PM EDTOK, did you see the article about the 2 guys that sailed across the Pacific on a boat made from trash in order to call attention to all of the trash in the oceans -- How cool is that!!
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