Monday, September 12, 2011

Day 216 - Sept. 11, 2011


I had to start with this photograph because before I even left the parking lot, before I even got out of my car, this plastic bag blew past me. I hopped out, stamped down on it and took a picture. Would this be an omen for my Sunday night collection? Read on to find out.



life guard tower 26 - Ocean Park, Santa Monica CA
trash collected for 20 minutes
4.6 pounds collected
817.1 pounds total



Santa Monica has adopted some pretty impressive environmental initiatives over the last few years. One of which, banning single-use plastic bags, just came into effect Sept. 1. But we need to put some lids on these cans! Do you think lids would help keep the gulls scavenger beaks from spreading trash across the sand? Leave me a comment if you have an opinion. I'd like to contact the Santa Monica Office for the Environment and Sustainability soon to ask them to replace these old bins for ones with a top. 
Your comments will help. 



I have a photography exhibit opening this Sat. the 17th. I am saving my collections from the week to display along with my photographs. This trash collection now includes 2 diapers. 2! If I was worried about how the gallery was going to smell with some salty cigarette butts, now I'm really concerned...







Full moon fever over Santa Monica last night. 

PLEASE COME TO MY OPENING ON SAT. CLICK ON THE IMAGE FOR DETAILS.