Brandywine Zoo

Climate change and biodiversity loss via use of fossil fuels and development. I don’t see political help anywhere on the horizon which greatly saddens me. Sussex County DE is the new retirement target, so land is being developed very fast to accommodate the influx. Why can’t it be stopped?

Bioplastics aren’t the answer unfortunately. It’s a cart before the horse situation. Not enough commercial composting facilities exist to manage proper disposal. There are none in DE.

I could write an essay on this! The basic lesson is to think about the negative effects the production of that piece of plastic has on people and the environment before purchasing it. Plastic is horrible IN the environment but much WORSE getting there! Climate change and environmental justice problems galore. So, even if it’s recyclable, it...

This was very easy and a lot healthier and it minimized our travel stops.

This cleanup was planned on short notice, so only 2 people came BUT one was pageant queen Mrs. Delaware! Both participants walked to the event, which told me they're definitely committed to protecting the environment.

I've noticed it isn't impossible to find options with reduced or no packaging. Some items yes, but the produce section is the best example of a space you can make change. I've even passed on buying something packaged in one store because I know I can get it loose in another. Not everyone has that luxury I realize, but if you do, take it and...

It makes me pay attention to what I find and think about where/who it may have come from. Ironically, since I started picking it up in early July, I've found less and have to travel farther to reach my quota. Could it be people see me and decide not to toss/drop garbage as they move around the neighborhood? Or was I seeing a cumulative effect...

Oh the period! Luckily, I live in a country where management of it is easy as products are readily available, albeit plastic "in my day". Periods are difficult enough without them also preventing you from getting an education as they do in 3rd world countries. Staying at home for a week simply isn't fair! That's essentially punishment...

The last of our homegrown carrots...so sad, love these for a snack!

All recycling for the state of DE goes to the center we visited. There is a landfill in each county, however. I was thrilled to learn much of the material is sold and sent to companies IN THE US, primarily the East Coast. Most people, myself included, assume it goes overseas. Educators also stressed that while a lot of (cool) technology is used...