Well, this is not an entirely new idea, since our very own Merrillee Malwitz-Jipson has been spotted wearing plastic water bottles at public meetings. But rest assured, unlike Rob Greenfield, these plastic containers are not from ones that Merrillee consumed.
Not only Merrillee, but also our Ms. Prez Kristin Rubin was seen at least twice in public engulfed and surrounded by a mass of used water bottles. These images should be sent to Seven Springs Water Company and the BlueTriton bottling plant which are projecting upwards of six thousand bottles per minute.
THIS BUSINESS IS NOT A GOOD NEIGHBOR!
This company leaves trash in our neighborhood and sucks down the water levels in the Devil’s Eye Spring Complex and the Santa Fe River! The water they take is needed by the system in all springs surrounding and downstream from the pumps and it is also needed by the oysters at the mouth of the Suwannee.
Seven Springs Water Company has no right to take water from this system for personal gain, and to further deplete an already fragile river. This water belongs to the public who has to right to enjoy the springs and rivers.
Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum.
jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org
– A river is like a life: once taken,
it cannot be brought back © Jim Tatum
Longtime Story of Stuff supporter Rob Greenfield is an activist and humanitarian who shares our mission: leading the way to a more sustainable and just world. His life is an embodiment of Gandhi’s philosophy, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Rob embarks on extreme projects to bring attention to important global issues and inspire positive change.
When we say extreme, we’re not kidding! In his latest “Trash Me” campaign, Rob lives like an average consumer for 30 days – eating and shopping like so many of us are used to. The catch? Rob wears all the trash he creates! Every coffee cup, every plastic bottle, every piece of packaging.
Why? For most of us, trash is out of sight, out of mind. We throw it “away” and never think about it again. Rob’s Trash Me campaign is a shocking (and fun) representation of how much our trash adds up, generating awareness over our consumption habits from Los Angeles to San Francisco, and beyond.
With more awareness of the problem – particularly the plastic problem – comes enthusiasm for solutions. Our new series Solving Plastic channels that enthusiasm into real solutions that are meaningful, inclusive, and scalable. We’re excited to get together with Rob for an in-person event next week to discuss “Trash Me” and Solving Plastic. We’d love for you to join us!
Can’t make the event, but want to show your support? Pitch in to help us fund the Solving Plastic series!
Pitch in today!
Here’s a little more info about our friend Rob:
Rob Greenfield is an activist and humanitarian dedicated to leading the way to a more sustainable and just world. He embarks on extreme projects to bring attention to important global issues and inspire positive change. His work has been covered by media worldwide including National Geographic and he’s been named “The Robin Hood of modern times” by France 2 TV.
In a time when many feel disempowered, Rob believes that our actions really do matter and that as individuals and communities we have the power to improve the world around us. Rob donates 100% of his media earnings to grassroots organizations primarily BIPOC and women led. He has committed to living simply and responsibly for life.
To less trash of all kinds,
Smruti and The Story of Stuff Team
The Story of Stuff Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Donations to The Story of Stuff Project are tax-deductible to the
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