I want to share a story with you. Some time ago, I saw a wildlife documentary, and this beautiful bird had the plastic that holds soft drank bottles together, stuck around his neck. His head was through one of the loops and it looked like it was snug, and the rest of the plastic was dragging behind him. It dawned on me that someday that bird was going to get one of the trailing loops caught on something and if he wasn’t able to break loose, he would die from lack of food and water or be killed by a preditor.
This picture made such an impression on me that I started to keep a pair of scissors on my kitchen counter. When I bought a six-pack of cola or juice I took the scissors and clipped each circle so nothing could get caught in the plastic! I have thought over the years how foolish this habit is. One person cannot possibly make a difference, but still, I cut the drink holders apart before dropping them in the trash.
I hear about social influencers, and how they get their followers to help with certain projects. They get people to come out and rally for certain causes. They boycott businesses that pollute our environment and share posts on Facebook! This brings up a question, could one crazy lady get the world to start clipping the plastic that holds soft drink containers together? Let’s give it a try. Copy and post this story, then take a pair of scissors to your kitchen and hang them next to the trash can. Do your part to protect the wildlife!