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Save Sea Turtles from Extinction - Take the Plastic Bag Pledge
Sponsored by: Conservation International
Each year, thousands of sea turtles choke on plastic bags after mistaking them for jellyfish, a favorite food.
Leatherback turtles have been around for 100 million years, but if changes are not made for these turtles, they could be wiped out from the Pacific Ocean in just ten more years.
Did you know that between 4 and 5 trillion plastic bags are used each year globally, and each one can take between 500 to 1000 years to decompose?
Moreover, other sea critters like sea lions and dolphins have also been found with their stomachs filled with plastic bags!
By reducing plastic bag use and recycling or reusing plastic bags, everyone can help these ancient creatures.
Sign the pledge below to signify your commitment to reduce your plastic bag use, and add a comment to share your ideas on how.
Leatherback turtles have been around for 100 million years, but if changes are not made for these turtles, they could be wiped out from the Pacific Ocean in just ten more years.
Did you know that between 4 and 5 trillion plastic bags are used each year globally, and each one can take between 500 to 1000 years to decompose?
Moreover, other sea critters like sea lions and dolphins have also been found with their stomachs filled with plastic bags!
By reducing plastic bag use and recycling or reusing plastic bags, everyone can help these ancient creatures.
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We signed the “Save Sea Turtles from Extinction - Take the Plastic Bag Pledge” petition!
# 18,100:
8:50 am PST, Feb 19,
Dawn Bolin, Ohio
# 18,099:
7:25 am PST, Feb 19,
Kathy G, United Kingdom
# 18,098:
7:07 am PST, Feb 19,
Daniel Amon, South Carolina
# 18,097:
5:46 am PST, Feb 19,
Jaylena Greenfield, Ohio
# 18,096:
4:24 am PST, Feb 19,
Jo Hale, United Kingdom
# 18,095:
2:12 am PST, Feb 19,
Amanda Peters, United Kingdom
# 18,094:
12:22 am PST, Feb 19,
Robert Redmon, Ohio
# 18,093:
7:34 pm PST, Feb 18,
Celestial AJ Wheeler, New York
# 18,092:
5:19 pm PST, Feb 18,
Elizabeth Burlock, Canada
# 18,091:
6:05 pm PST, Feb 17,
Jane Robbins, Ohio
# 18,090:
2:25 pm PST, Feb 17,
Sam Ahmed, United Kingdom
# 18,089:
12:07 pm PST, Feb 17,
Brittany Griffin, Iowa
# 18,088:
1:59 am PST, Feb 17,
Kornelija Vorobjova, Lithuania
# 18,087:
1:10 pm PST, Feb 15,
Carys Jones, Canada
# 18,086:
2:39 pm PST, Feb 14,
Angela Jasper, Texas
I reuse the plastic bags that I do have, but I'm also making reusable cloth grocery bags.
I reuse the plastic bags that I do have, but I'm also making reusable cloth grocery bags.
# 18,085:
2:02 pm PST, Feb 13,
Sari MacPherson, Canada
We are adament users of cloth bags, keep them in our cars for day-to-day usage.
We are adament users of cloth bags, keep them in our cars for day-to-day usage.
# 18,084:
9:08 am PST, Feb 13,
Annie VD, Canada
# 18,083:
12:45 pm PST, Feb 12,
Christine Conti-Cole, Massachusetts
# 18,082:
12:19 pm PST, Feb 12,
Alex Zepeda, Nevada
# 18,081:
8:25 am PST, Feb 12,
Angela Persico, New York
# 18,080:
2:19 pm PST, Feb 11,
Dom Ruggles, United Kingdom
# 18,079:
12:46 pm PST, Feb 11,
Michelle Prophett, United Kingdom
# 18,078:
10:54 am PST, Feb 11,
Joao Novo, Portugal
# 18,077:
6:53 am PST, Feb 11,
Name not displayed, Virginia
Trying to make a habit of using cloth shopping bags. Like in so many other countries. One thing I loved about Germany!
Trying to make a habit of using cloth shopping bags. Like in so many other countries. One thing I loved about Germany!
# 18,076:
4:50 am PST, Feb 11,
Carolyn Tonahill, Louisiana
# 18,075:
9:13 pm PST, Feb 10,
Monique Wilton, Florida
I USE REUSABLE BAGS FROM WHOLE FOODS AND OUR GROCERY STORE, PUBLIX. STILL WAITING ON OUR WALMARTS TO CARRY REUSABLE BAGS. IF I USE PLASTIC, I ALWAYS RECYCLE IN BINS OR REUSE. MORE STORES NEED TO GET 'ON BOAORD.' WHOLE FOODS WILL NO LONGER HAVE PLASTIC BAGS, YOU WILL HAVE TO BRING YOUR OWN- A GREAT 'LETS SAVE THE EARTH AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE' MESSAGE!!!
I USE REUSABLE BAGS FROM WHOLE FOODS AND OUR GROCERY STORE, PUBLIX. STILL WAITING ON OUR WALMARTS TO CARRY REUSABLE BAGS. IF I USE PLASTIC, I ALWAYS RECYCLE IN BINS OR REUSE. MORE STORES NEED TO GET 'ON BOAORD.' WHOLE FOODS WILL NO LONGER HAVE PLASTIC BAGS, YOU WILL HAVE TO BRING YOUR OWN- A GREAT 'LETS SAVE THE EARTH AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE' MESSAGE!!!
# 18,074:
8:19 pm PST, Feb 10,
Nicole Perrot, California
I use reusable tote bags. I don't used either plastic or paper (no trees!). If I have no choice but to use plastic, I will always recycle my plastic bags.
I use reusable tote bags. I don't used either plastic or paper (no trees!). If I have no choice but to use plastic, I will always recycle my plastic bags.
# 18,073:
4:43 pm PST, Feb 10,
ALI JURE, California
I ALSO BOUGHT THE RESABLE MATERIAL BAGS. THEY ARE AWESOME AND WAY COMFORTABLE TO USE!! BUY THEM AND THANK ME LATER...
I ALSO BOUGHT THE RESABLE MATERIAL BAGS. THEY ARE AWESOME AND WAY COMFORTABLE TO USE!! BUY THEM AND THANK ME LATER...
# 18,072:
12:09 pm PST, Feb 10,
Beth Rolison, Washington
i have bought reusable bags to take to the grocery store to cut down on the environmental impact that plastic bags have. also, if it seems i have forgotten my reusable bag at home, i ask for paper, or no bag at all. i have arms...that's what they're for; carrying things ;)
i have bought reusable bags to take to the grocery store to cut down on the environmental impact that plastic bags have. also, if it seems i have forgotten my reusable bag at home, i ask for paper, or no bag at all. i have arms...that's what they're for; carrying things ;)
# 18,071:
7:55 am PST, Feb 10,
Jennifer Page, Virginia
# 18,070:
12:43 am PST, Feb 10,
Nuntanit Bumrungsap, Thailand
Not take plastic bags when buying goods.
Not take plastic bags when buying goods.
# 18,069:
7:40 pm PST, Feb 9,
Karina Guerra C, Mexico
Please! do not trow trash on the river or ocean! it damage the wildlife in there!!!
Please! do not trow trash on the river or ocean! it damage the wildlife in there!!!
# 18,068:
4:18 pm PST, Feb 9,
Markus Lindler, Germany
# 18,067:
3:31 pm PST, Feb 9,
Kurt Daniels, Nebraska
I'll just ask for paper bags.
I'll just ask for paper bags.
# 18,066:
2:51 pm PST, Feb 9,
Richard Hurban, New York
# 18,065:
2:49 pm PST, Feb 9,
Elke B., Germany
# 18,064:
2:41 pm PST, Feb 9,
John Koehler, Maryland
# 18,063:
2:35 pm PST, Feb 9,
Name not displayed, United Kingdom
I already take all the plastic bags from my home to a local wal-mart with a plastic bag recycling place. But I will stop using them completely and let other people know about why they should do the same.
I already take all the plastic bags from my home to a local wal-mart with a plastic bag recycling place. But I will stop using them completely and let other people know about why they should do the same.
# 18,062:
8:49 am PST, Feb 9,
Nurazah Ismail, Malaysia
# 18,061:
1:07 am PST, Feb 9,
Diane Wayne, Netherlands
How can anyone go out into nature and trash it. It is this kind of inconsideration to Mother Nature and to fellow human beings that is destroying this planet and it's inhabitants, all creatures, great and small.
How can anyone go out into nature and trash it. It is this kind of inconsideration to Mother Nature and to fellow human beings that is destroying this planet and it's inhabitants, all creatures, great and small.
# 18,060:
10:17 am PST, Feb 8,
Richard Rausch, Indiana
# 18,059:
11:40 am PST, Feb 7,
Lynn Haineau, United Kingdom
# 18,058:
6:29 am PST, Feb 7,
Mark Wyman, Arizona
# 18,057:
4:52 am PST, Feb 7,
Nikki Gerrior, Bermuda
# 18,056:
2:05 pm PST, Feb 6,
Julie Lynch, Florida
When at the beach or on a boat, I will be sure NOT to take anything plastic that could end up in the water by the wind, such a plastic bags, or soda 6 pack holders, and not fish in an area where turtles are known to be. I am also now using cloth shopping bags, and a cloth duffle bag for wet towels and clothes while on the beach or the boat.
When at the beach or on a boat, I will be sure NOT to take anything plastic that could end up in the water by the wind, such a plastic bags, or soda 6 pack holders, and not fish in an area where turtles are known to be. I am also now using cloth shopping bags, and a cloth duffle bag for wet towels and clothes while on the beach or the boat.
# 18,055:
8:03 am PST, Feb 5,
Vanessa Sant'Ana, Brazil
# 18,054:
6:03 am PST, Feb 4,
Nikoleta Tzenova, Italy
# 18,053:
11:32 pm PST, Feb 3,
Kim Larsen, Florida
Bringing my own bags from home.
Bringing my own bags from home.
# 18,052:
3:58 pm PST, Feb 3,
INGRID PEETERS, Spain
# 18,051:
3:13 pm PST, Feb 3,
Katie Pike, United Kingdom