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06-21-2017, 11:09 PM
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need suggestions... reptiles and recycling theme.
I have two shows coming up, one a library show in August and one a county fair show in September in which I have been requested to incorporate a recycling theme into my standard reptile/amphibian show. I've been asked to do this so the organizer of the event can get their local recycling center to pay for it. Fair enough but I need some suggestions.
I figured I can talk about the importance of recycling and the Great Pacific Garbage patch and the dangers of floating plastic bags to sea turtles. The obvious ramification of trash and garbage and habitat degradation but I'd like a few more specifics. I haven't googled it yet and I will as soon as I am done with this post but I thought I would ask here if anyone was aware of any specific reptile/recycling tie ins. It can be anything from how a certain recycling effort has helped save a species or lack of a recycling plan has hurt one. Maybe how certain types of recyclables are harmful to certain species. when they were considering my bug show I thought of how often I find half full beer and soda cans and how they are often full of bugs who have crawled in and died. Something along those lines.
I have a bit of time yet so even if you have very vague suggestions I would appreciate it.
thanks in advance
Steve Schindler
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06-22-2017, 12:30 AM
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This is a very emotive picture you might want to show....
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06-22-2017, 12:37 AM
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Also I really like this poster of "dangerous marine life"
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06-22-2017, 01:48 AM
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Thanks Helen, I saw the picture of the turtle when I did the google search and its perfect for what I want to do. I have to figure out a way to get that blown up. I don't think I'll have access to a computer, phone or screen I'll look over the poster as well but I'll have to do a bit of an edit on it though. The last thing I want to do is have to explain what a condom is.
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06-22-2017, 05:02 AM
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Googling Twin Lakes WI brings up several recycling centers. You might check and see which one is picking up the tab and review their accomplishments. Groot, for instance, runs many of their recycling trucks with compressed natural gas, apparently much less polluting than old time diesel fuel.
Groot has a page where they explain their 'Groot Green' efforts.
If Groot is the company you could suggest 'Groot Green' bookmarks as gifts to be given out at your events. They could have Groot's phone number and your own on it, and a picture of a lizard with a caption saying something like 'I appreciate the cleaner environment', tying in your reptile show with the plusses of recycling.
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06-22-2017, 06:31 PM
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Frogs are specifically something to look at - as they are massively vulnerable to water-based pollutants they are one of the the first indicators of chemical spills.
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