This Is One Thing You Can Do To Keep Our Beaches Clean
- By: Courtney Woznek
- on July 5, 2021
- Found In: Beach Fishing, Conservation, Fishing Tips, Weekly Newsletter: 7-11-21
It’s shocking how long some trash items take to break down.
And that’s why it’s so important to make sure we’re all doing our part to keep our beaches and waters clean.
So in this video, you’ll learn the approximate time it takes for trash left on our beaches to break down.
Check it out below!
Keep Our Beaches Clean [VIDEO]
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Here’s a list of some common items and the amount of time they take to break down:
- Paper: 2 – 6 weeks
- Cardboard: 3 months
- Orange Peel: 2 years
- Chewing Gum: 5 years
- Plastic Wrapper: 5 years
- Cigarette Butt: 10 years
- Plastic Bag: 10 – 20 years
- Wet Wipe: 100 years
- Aluminum Can: 200 years
- Disposable Diaper: 450 years
- Fishing Line: 600 years
- Plastic Bottle: 100 – 1,000 years
Remember, we should all leave no trace behind.
That simply means that anything we take with us to the beach, or out on any body of water, comes back with us.
And try to leave the beach cleaner than how you found it.
We can make a difference, together!
Conclusion
Let’s all do our part in conserving our waters and keeping our beaches clean!
Do you have any beach clean-ups planned?
Let me know down in the comments!
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Thanks for the post Courtney. What about the netting from fishbites – is that biodegradable? I assume we shouldn’t be leaving that around!
Hi Phil! Fishbites are 100% biodegradable!
May I also suggest NOT leaning your active fishing pole on a bridge railing. Not only bad for your gear, but a big fish can steal your gear and will then have to drag it around. I saw a group on a pier lose two rods this way within about one hour.
Oh yes! This too!! I’ve seen gear go flying before and, although not intentional, it’s definitely not a smart move…
I completely agree with you and hate seeing trash left behind on beaches, etc. What is possibly even more disturbing is how much trash is left behind on bridges and fishing piers in Florida Keys. There are trash cans everywhere on these structures. I have seen trash laying a few feet from a trash can. It also makes me wonder how much is being thrown over the edge into the water. I see old tackle (including hooks), beer cans, frozen bait packages and everything else you mentioned.
Hi David! I’ve lived in the Keys before and yes, bridge trash is a HUGE problem down there!!
APPLAUD x 10
We as anglers need to do our part all the time!!! I call it “Unlitter”
UNLITTER (v): To properly dispose of more garbage than you generate
Thanks Uncle Shane!! I love it: UNLITTER!!!
I’ll just say it… The beaches on Mustang Island and North Padre Island near Corpus Christi, Texas are disgusting and Padre Island National Seashore is a national disgrace. I’ve been hauling peoples garbage off those beaches for years and it just keeps getting worse. Its getting to the point where I’m afraid to go barefoot! The latest trend is throwing trash bags over onto the back side of the dunes where they split open and the contents get strewn far and wide. There are trash cans and trash bins everywhere!
Hi Bruce! It’s so heartbreaking to see things like that but thank you so much for cleaning up. Appreciate the support!!
good morning,
Y’all should check out the Florida university systems for a program called “master naturalist” program. it is like a community continuing education program that studies ecology, geology, biology, etc. the coastal is the best one for salt water fishing and some fresh water. however the other two will have more fresh water. Good conservations stuff. And the field trips where you pull the nets and looks at the representative species are great. You had a person studying snook and it appeared he was part of the govt program with FWC where the class interfaces with their activities.
sharpen your hooks and go fishing cause its good for ya! keep it bent and wet !
Jb
Very cool intel JB! I’ll definitely look into this. Appreciate it!
I can remember in the 70’s the amount of trash on the roadways and the TV commercials featuring the Indian Chief with a tear in his eye over the pollution. I think things have improved quite a bit since then on the roads but we have a ways to go. This Green thing is really getting crazy, but it does bring attention to the fact we all need to be better stewards of God’s creation and do our part.
Appreciate the support, Lyle!
This was a great pod cast. We all need to be aware of what we leave behind. Missing particularly was what anglers can do with their fishing line. (I shove it in my pocket). There has to be a better way.????
Hi Chris! Check this out: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001IQ3VNS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_VSCC94P0RWJ9MVT6N11N
Thank you. Good Information, good stats, well presented.
Thank you for the support, Stuart!
Thank you Courtney. Mark Williams is right about the microplastics problem. When plastics break down to the point where they stop choking sea turtles, birds, and dolphins, they start harming fish larvae. We have a new, bipartisan legislative push in Florida to limit single use plastics. Let your state Rep and state Senator know you support it.
Thank you so much for that intel Philip! I will look into the bill as I certainly do support that!!!