Just read a Disturbing Article from Natural History Mag that describes an eddy (sub-tropical gyre) in the Pacific Ocean where one can find a floating island of plastic refuse that is about the size of ... Texas.

Now, if you've only just seen Texas on a map, please keep in mind that just a few years ago we spent the entirety of a June day driving across Texas- from pre-dawn through to dusk... I'd guess maybe 16 hours. It is a big place, Texas.

So, the next time you go to buy something, if there is any option that doesn't include plastic packaging, please do consider *that* option. It will help make the world a better place.

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