Takeaways
· People can feel “psychological ownership,” a sense of personal attachment, even for parks and other public places.
· These feelings lead them to see property they don’t own as being more valuable and boost their sense of responsibility to take care of it.
· A recent series of four studies found that inexpensive steps like getting park visitors to plan their route or posting welcoming signs can yield significant benefits
Read MoreIf you’re looking for something to do the morning of Saturday, January 30, the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area has a way for people to give back.
Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., volunteers with the newly launched Rec and Trek student group at UNA along with Church of the Highlands members will gather at Wildwood Park in Florence for a cleanup day.
A second event planned for February 6 will take place at the TVA Rockpile Recreation Area in Colbert County, also at 10 a.m.
Cleaning supplies and water will be provided for both events.
Read MoreThe Malaysian Taiping Municipal Council is currently holding its third “Jom Plog” (Let’s Plog) programme until March 31.
Read MorePooch Paper is a recycled, non-chlorine bleached paper alternative to single-use plastic dog waste bags.
Our sheets are 100% biodegradable, 100% compostable and are manufactured using renewable energy. Our fluorochemical-free, oil and grease resistant coating is made naturally during the pulp drying process in order to ensure your doggie’s doodie remains inside the paper and not on your hand! Most manufactured products contain PFAS chemicals that are nearly impossible to break down;
Read MorePair plan to organize further environmental cleanups
Two kids from Woodside have galvanized their community by organizing cleanup efforts of trash dumped along Skyline Boulevard near State Route 92, including a successful Dec. 19 cleanup day. Niamh Dawes, 14, and Aiden Zahedi, 10, over the past month, have helped organize their community to take action after noticing trash dumping and hearing complaints from the community. The two are neighbors who live in Woodside near Skyline Boulevard and share an interest in protecting their environment.
Read complete article originally published by the San Mateo Daily Journal
Read MoreMicroplastics revealed in the placentas of unborn babies
Microplastic particles have been revealed in the placentas of unborn babies for the first time, which the researchers said was “a matter of great concern”.
The health impact of microplastics in the body is as yet unknown. But the scientists said they could carry chemicals that could cause long-term damage or upset the foetus’s developing immune system. The particles are likely to have been consumed or breathed in by the mothers.
Read complete article originally published by The Guardian
Read MoreThe Great Smoky Mountains National Park was named the most visited national park in 2019 after 12.5 million visitors flocked to the mountains. The latest data from September shows 8.4 million visitors so far this year. More people in the park means more litter, though. So, one local man is trying to raise awareness about accumulating litter in the park. Most visitors can find Benny Braden in or around the Smokies most days.
Usually, he's hiking and exploring. Recently, he has been cleaning up the trails instead.
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