I first saw this clip on Chase Jarvis’s blog and became instantly captivated by the work of the photographer, Chris Jordan. I have to admit that some of the images are graphic so watch with some discretion.
Im not sure what it is about this video and the work Chris is doing that I find so compelling and moving. I suspect what moves me is the realization that all our carelessness with the environment is directly affecting the lives of other creatures. The proof is powerful. If you really think using styrofoam cups and soft drink bottles doesnt have an impact on our lives, spend 5 minutes and watch this video.
Well done video; thanks for helping spread the message.
My pleasure and thanks for reading my blog.
Very moving, and disturbing.
It was good to include an examination of how easy it is to feel overwhelmed by the many problems caused by the bi-products of modern living. Clearly it isn’t easy for any of us to cut down on plastic products since they dominate the market choices. I wonder if there is anything we can do (like chop any plastic we dispose of into small pieces, even if we hope it is going to recycling) so pieces are less likely to catch a bird’s eye. Not sure, but thanks for making me think about this today.
Thanks for sharing that video. I agree that documenting the problem, and spreading the word, is the start of us all making better choices.
We can make an incredible difference by making better choices. We just need to think about it. We also need to force product producers to make better choices.