Think Beyond Plastics Expedition
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On November 2, 2009, Drew Stephens of The GIS Institute will join staff of SeaLife Conservation and The Monterey Bay Aquarium aboard the Derek M Baylis, a 65′ research sailboat for the “Think Beyond Plastics” expedition. For three weeks, we will sail south stopping in towns and cities in Southern California to support the local legislation banning polystyrene takeout containers and single use grocery bags.
The program officially starts on November 4th in Morro Bay and concludes near the end of November in San Diego. Getting the individuals who make the laws and the non-profits that will rally support for the bans is a dream that will soon be realized. Sea Studios will be hosting screenings of their films, Plastic Plague and Bag the Bag, as well as providing DVDs to those interested in supporting our education efforts at the screenings. The DVDs will contain the films, a sample polystyrene ordinance, a list of cities and counties that have adopted the ban, a copy of state ordinance AB1358, and a list of local vendors who will provide alternative bio-compostable products to cities and businesses. This DVD is an amazing tool that allows a city to essentially copy and paste a legally defensible ban. It will also contain resources that will answer all the questions one may have about taking such action. Sealife’s role will be to provide the venue, via the Derek M. Baylis, for an educational opportunity to those interested in pursuing this cause.
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