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E A R T H D A Y. ECO DETECTIVE CHALLENGE. Be the change. Pick it up. Tell its story..
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A Moment of Discovery. The assortment of items I found along the cove reminded me of the I SPY books — photographs paired with playful poems that list items hidden in plain sight. I laid some of the items across the ground and took photos with my phone. Later, at home, I studied the images and created a rhyme..
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What I Noticed. As I gathered debris, I was most astounded by the tiny bits of plastic foam, which I found everywhere. I can imagine a group of litter pickers having a serious competition to see who could collect the most pieces of foam. Small bits of foam come from everyday items like coffee cups, takeout containers, egg cartons, meat trays, and packing materials..
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A Closer Look at Tiny Trash. < 2.5 cm. Tiny trash is defined as plastic and foam pieces smaller than 2.5 cm — making them one of the most common types of pollution found during coastal cleanups..
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What Is Foam?. Plastic foam is made from a petroleum-based material called polystyrene..
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Why Is It a Problem?. Recycling polystyrene foam is a major challenge. Even when marked #6, it is typically not accepted in curbside programs..
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Eco-Detective Mission. Take a walk around your neighbourhood, school, or a nearby park. Work as a team:.
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Challenge Ideas. Organize a friendly competition between groups or classes:.
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Creative Challenge. Inspired by what you discover on your walk, create your own:.
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Share Your Work. We'd love to see what you find!.
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Take It Further. Get the foam out of school cafeterias. Explore how your school or community can reduce waste and make more sustainable choices..
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Continue Exploring. Want to go deeper into StoryWalking and environmental discovery? Keep Earth Beautiful: Stop Litter, Recycle and Engage in Ecotourism Click Here to Listen Creative Activism: Art for Environmental Advocacy Click Here to Listen Food Waste Recycling Click Here to Listen.
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StoryWalking. "Every walk is an opportunity to notice more, understand more, and create something meaningful from what you see.".