3 Things NOT to Bring to the Beach this Spring Break

With Spring Break just right around the corner, are you planning on heading to the beach? For this Spring Break, try leaving some things at home instead of tossing them in your beach bag.  Help the environment by leaving these few basic things behind and consider the alternatives.

1. Disposable Plastic

Leave the plastic bags, food wrappers, and containers at home. According to the Ocean Conservancy, over 7 million pounds of debris was collected at last year’s international coastal cleanup, which equates to around 10.3 million individual pieces of trash. Garbage left behind injures and kills thousands of marine mammals, sea turtles, and seabirds.

2. Glass Bottles

Glass isn’t easily seen in the sand and broken glass can cause injuries. Most people on the beach walk barefoot and babies often crawl around on the beach. Try leaving the glass bottles at home and use a stainless-steel bottle or Thermos instead.

3. Pets

Many beaches already prohibit pets or only allow them during certain hours. Be sure to check the rules and regulations before heading to the beach with your pet. If you do bring your pet, make sure to always clean up your pet's waste.

Source: Yahoo!