Northwest Project: Marine Resources Committee Administration and Operations - Plastic Cap Recycling Art Project - Summary Report (January 1–June 30, 2012)

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Plastic Cap Recycling Art Project summary report covering January 1 to June 30, 2012 under the Northwest Project: Marine Resources Committee Administration and Operations. Describes a community campaign that collected plastic caps and lids and transformed them into large educational murals for Island View Elementary School in Anacortes, WA. Details partner organizations, collection sites, funding and supplies, Earth Day activities, student participation, and the themed murals (Sheldon the Snail and a butterfly connected to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and marine debris awareness).

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages30

Reading Time1 h 16 min

AccessFree to download

Project Summary Report

Period Covered and Submission Information

Community Effort and Educational Murals

Collection Campaign and Partners

Mural Themes and Earth Day Activities

Lessons Learned and 3R Practices

Acknowledgments

County: Skagit Grant No: G1200389 PROJECT TITLE: Northwest Project: Marine Resources Committee Administration and Operations DELIVERABLES FOR TASK NO: TASK 4: Plastic Cap Recycling Art Project PROGRESS REPORT: [X] PROJECT FINAL REPORT: [ ] PERIOD COVERED: January 1, 2012 – June 30, 2012 DATE SUBMITTED: July 24, 2012 This project has been funded wholly or in part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Environmental Protection Agency, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use. TASK 4: PLASTIC CAP RECYCLING ART PROJECT SUMMARY REPORT January 1-June 30, 2012 The plastic cap art project was an amazing community effort that brought awareness about the impact of plastics in the marine environment and what people can do to help make a difference. The Skagit County Marine Resources Committee (MRC) partnered with several other organizations, businesses, and community volunteers to help create large murals made out of recycled caps and lids. The murals were used asan educational platform to carry out the message about plastics and brought many themes to the school: they commemorated the school's commitment to meal-time recycling which was featured in the Anacortes American, a reminder of how plastics can harm the marine environment, and how we can all make a difference by applying the 3 R’s (reduce, reuse, recycle) to our daily lives. Several students even pledged to participate in community trash clean-ups. The murals will remain on display at the Island View Elementary School in Anacortes. The Girl Scout Troop \#42328 and several volunteers kicked off the plastic cap and lid collection campaign in January. Plastic cap collection centers were located at Safeway, the Anacortes Senior Center, Skagit County Public Works, and Island View Elementary. The volunteers were able to collect more than enough plastic caps and lids from the local community to create the murals. Several organizations and businesses donated funding and supplies to build the murals: the Skagit MRC provided $500 for supplies, Frontier Industries donated the plywood and miscellaneous supplies, and Ace Hardware provided the paint. Sheldon the Snail was the first mural created to help carry the message of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. An article about Sheldon was published in the Anacortes American (AA) . Follow the Trail of Shelldon the Snail : REFUSE, Reduce, Re-use, Recycle Shelldon the Snail is protecting our Salish Sea From daily plastics becoming marine debris. Shelldon says we can work together By cleaning up beach trash, regardless the weather. Our plastic footprint can be reduced By eliminating plastics that are only once-use. Shelldon loves his Salish Sea And working together is the only way to be. The second mural was a butterfly that the Girl Scout troop \#42328 helped young students create for display at Island View Elementary School. In addition, the Girl Scout troop presented the message about the harm caused by plastics accumulating in the marine environment. A team of volunteers, including MRC members, helped lead students of Island View Elementary in Anacortes through a week-long celebration of Earth Day during the week of April 16-20. Students attached plastic caps to a 16' x 4' mural prepared in the theme of "The Lorax" . The Lorax Plastic Cap Mural Earth Day Celebration April 2012 Island View Elementary Anacortes, WA Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better, it’snot!– Dr. Seuss, from the book The Lorax Wrapping the theme of the mural into the story of The Lorax was the "icing on the cake" . The Lorax, a classic Dr. Seuss book teaches us to protect mother earth, and was recently released as a major motion film. "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not”

FAQs

What was the Plastic Cap Recycling Art Project designed to achieve?

The project aimed to raise awareness about how plastics impact the marine environment and to encourage daily action using the 3 R’s: reduce, reuse, and recycle.

How were the plastic caps and lids collected and where were collection centers located?

Collection centers were set up at Safeway, the Anacortes Senior Center, Skagit County Public Works, and Island View Elementary, supported by volunteers and partners.

What were the main components of the Earth Day activities in April 2012?

Students participated in a week-long Earth Day celebration and helped attach plastic caps to a large mural themed around The Lorax.

What plastic reduction practices were highlighted for students and the community?

The report lists alternatives such as using wax paper instead of plastic baggies, choosing reusable bottles and bags, selecting packaging with less plastic, refusing single-use cups and straws, reusing materials for art supplies, and conducting frequent trash clean-ups.

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