Shopping     

Re-think what you buy - this can help our marine environment including

whales, dolphins and porpoises!

Buy products which have the least packaging - this reduces the chance of marine litter (that's any rubbish in the sea).

Did you know that by taking your own bag to the shops you are reducing the chance of a whale, dolphin or porpoise's life being put in danger? Marine litter is a major hazard to cetaceans and other animals in the oceans. Thousands die from ingesting (eating) plastic bags or getting entangled in marine litter every year. Try saying 'no bag thanks' when you buy products! Every little helps and it's really that simple. Tom the turtle would be proud of you!

Be careful not to buy shells and corals as holiday souvenirs. Many are endangered because so many are collected and killed to sell as souvenirs. Don't contribute to this - buy something else instead!

Talk to your parent's about buying environmentally friendly cleaning products for your home. This would be great because these products are made from plant extracts that don't have any bad effects on wildlife. Other cleaning products and soaps when washed down the drain cause harm in rivers and the oceans.

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