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by cedwardbaird
Wed Jan 05, 2022 10:52 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Ocean Plastic Waste: A Problem Globally & Locally - What Can We Do?
Replies: 31
Views: 11957

Re: Ocean Plastic Waste: A Problem Globally & Locally - What Can We Do?

FYI: There are two "free" Styrofoam recycle events in Snohomish County (Jan. 8 & 18) where clean Styrofoam is collected and then hauled down to Styro Recycle in Kent, WA. This is an opportunity to recycle your inventory of clean Styrofoam that you have accumulated over the holidays. A....
by cedwardbaird
Fri Dec 10, 2021 7:23 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Ocean Plastic Waste: A Problem Globally & Locally - What Can We Do?
Replies: 31
Views: 11957

Re: Ocean Plastic Waste: A Problem Globally & Locally - What Can We Do?

Plastics = “The New Coal” for greenhouse gas emissions, by 2030 A new report: The New Coal: Plastics and Climate Change projects that by the year 2030, the plastics industry will release more greenhouse gas emissions than coal-fired power plants in the U.S. To provide context, if plastic were a coun...
by cedwardbaird
Sun Sep 26, 2021 11:37 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Ocean Plastic Waste: A Problem Globally & Locally - What Can We Do?
Replies: 31
Views: 11957

Re: Ocean Plastic Waste: A Problem Globally & Locally - What Can We Do?

Starting Oct. 1, 2021: Time to re-emphasize bringing your own reusable shopping bags to grocery and retail stores! Time to re-emphasize bringing your own reusable shopping bags when picking up carry-out food! Due to supply chain issues of compliant bags during the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Jay In...
by cedwardbaird
Fri Sep 03, 2021 7:56 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Ocean Plastic Waste: A Problem Globally & Locally - What Can We Do?
Replies: 31
Views: 11957

Re: Ocean Plastic Waste: A Problem Globally & Locally - What Can We Do?

Proper disposal of biodegradable and degradable plastics: For a long time, our household has been purchasing San Francisco Bay Coffee pods at Costco. The inner plastic bags containing the pods, as well as the individual pods are both labeled as compostable . We also have a stainless-steel waste buck...
by cedwardbaird
Sat Jul 31, 2021 9:16 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Ocean Plastic Waste: A Problem Globally & Locally - What Can We Do?
Replies: 31
Views: 11957

Re: Ocean Plastic Waste: A Problem Globally & Locally - What Can We Do?

In my July 13 and July 26 posts, I described how Washington State’s new law will cut down on unnecessary consumer plastics. Now, I want to describe the provision of this new law that will help increase the rate of plastics recycling in our state. Background: Up to this point in time, only 9% of the ...
by cedwardbaird
Mon Jul 26, 2021 7:41 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Ocean Plastic Waste: A Problem Globally & Locally - What Can We Do?
Replies: 31
Views: 11957

Re: Ocean Plastic Waste: A Problem Globally & Locally - What Can We Do?

In my last post (July 13) I provided information about the “Ask First” provision of new WA State law (ref. SB 5022) that will take effect in January 2022 to lessen unnecessary plastics from food services. Now I want to describe the provision of this same new law that bans certain expanded polystyren...
by cedwardbaird
Tue Jul 13, 2021 12:38 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Ocean Plastic Waste: A Problem Globally & Locally - What Can We Do?
Replies: 31
Views: 11957

Re: Ocean Plastic Waste: A Problem Globally & Locally - What Can We Do?

I want to provide you some hope that “change” is starting to happen that will (a.) lessen the demand for production of new plastics from virgin oil and gas extraction and (b.) find new markets for single-use plastics that we now toss into our recycle bins. In my June 22 post to this thread, I had me...
by cedwardbaird
Mon Jul 05, 2021 9:19 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Ocean Plastic Waste: A Problem Globally & Locally - What Can We Do?
Replies: 31
Views: 11957

Re: Ocean Plastic Waste: A Problem Globally & Locally - What Can We Do?

Although the news about chemical recycling of plastics into fuel may be interesting, I encourage caution when evaluating the benefits of this and similar approaches towards solving the plastic pollution crisis. Here is a link to a to a 2:20 minute video that explains the main points about this cauti...
by cedwardbaird
Mon Jun 28, 2021 9:06 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Ocean Plastic Waste: A Problem Globally & Locally - What Can We Do?
Replies: 31
Views: 11957

Re: Ocean Plastic Waste: A Problem Globally & Locally - What Can We Do?

Right now, there are about 25 other states that still require the chasing arrows symbol, and so we can’t immediately move to a new universal symbol until most of those are repealed (which is starting to happen). California is working on this topic and they may pass a bill that is more aggressive and...
by cedwardbaird
Sun Jun 27, 2021 2:20 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Ocean Plastic Waste: A Problem Globally & Locally - What Can We Do?
Replies: 31
Views: 11957

Re: Ocean Plastic Waste: A Problem Globally & Locally - What Can We Do?

Myths & Truths about the “Chasing arrows triangle”: Background, starting in 1992: In 1992, WA State required resin code labeling for plastic bottles and containers. This labeling system was designed as a method for waste facilities to properly sort plastics. The plastics industry was allowed to ...
by cedwardbaird
Wed Jun 23, 2021 8:00 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Ocean Plastic Waste: A Problem Globally & Locally - What Can We Do?
Replies: 31
Views: 11957

Re: Ocean Plastic Waste: A Problem Globally & Locally - What Can We Do?

On May 17, 2021 Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law Senate Bill 5022. Phased in over several years, this new law will reduce plastic pollution and improve recycling in Washington State by (a.) banning certain Styrofoam products, (b.) requiring customers to ask for accessory plastic foodware for take-out...
by cedwardbaird
Sun Jun 20, 2021 5:42 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Ocean Plastic Waste: A Problem Globally & Locally - What Can We Do?
Replies: 31
Views: 11957

Re: Ocean Plastic Waste: A Problem Globally & Locally - What Can We Do?

Great photos of underwater cleanups! The smiles of participants speak volumes about the personal satisfaction derived from caring for the oceans that we love. There are over 75 stores all around Washington that have bulk options or are full-on zero waste stores. Here is a link that identifies stores...
by cedwardbaird
Sun Jun 13, 2021 12:56 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Ocean Plastic Waste: A Problem Globally & Locally - What Can We Do?
Replies: 31
Views: 11957

Ocean Plastic Waste: A Problem Globally & Locally - What Can We Do?

Have you encountered plastic trash while diving either locally or in the tropics? Have you volunteered for an underwater or beach cleanup? Please share your experience and photos. Do you want to learn more about this global crisis? Here is a link to a very short video titled The Story of Plastic (An...
by cedwardbaird
Sun Aug 10, 2014 3:06 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: FS:HP X8-130 doubles configuration
Replies: 17
Views: 4759

Re: FS:HP X8-130 doubles configuration

I'm likely a little late in inquiring about your 130 tanks. Do you still have them. If not, do you know of someone who has some 130s or sale?

Carl Baird
carl.baird@wavecable.com
by cedwardbaird
Sat Jul 05, 2014 9:06 pm
Forum: Technical Support
Topic: In Buy & Sell Forum-Why linked photos show 1/2
Replies: 1
Views: 3316

In Buy & Sell Forum-Why linked photos show 1/2

I've posted two ads: New WaterProof drysuit undergarment - Size: Med-Lg: $135.00 (and another Size: Small). I am using the BB Code to imbed a photo from the Imgur.com website. The photos get posted OK to my ad. However, only the left side of the photo is visible to a viewer of my posting. What do I ...
by cedwardbaird
Sat Jul 05, 2014 10:32 am
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: New WaterProof drysuit undergarment – Size: Med-Lg:- $135.00
Replies: 0
Views: 570

New WaterProof drysuit undergarment – Size: Med-Lg:- $135.00

I recently purchased this from Adventures Downunder ADU) "going out of business" sale. ADU regular price was $214.00. I paid their sale price of $165.00. You can have it for $135.00. Price tags still on it. Never been used. Carl Baird 425-308-4625 carl.baird@wavecable.com http://i.imgur.co...
by cedwardbaird
Sat Jul 05, 2014 10:05 am
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: New WaterProof drysuit undergarment – Size: Small - $135.00
Replies: 0
Views: 514

New WaterProof drysuit undergarment – Size: Small - $135.00

I recently purchased this from Adventures Down Under ADU) "going out of business" sale. ADU regular price was $214.00. I paid their sale price of $165.00. You can have it for $135.00. Price tags still on it. Never been used. Carl Baird 425-308-4625 carl.baird@wavecable.com http://i.imgur.c...
by cedwardbaird
Sat Jul 05, 2014 9:05 am
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Diver since 1978, uw photo since 2011
Replies: 1
Views: 803

Diver since 1978, uw photo since 2011

Greetings,
I've been diving in the Pacific NW since 1978, have Advanced Open Water, Rescue, Nitrox, and Dan O2 certifications, and started taking uw photos in 2011. I live in Arlington, WA. Carl Baird