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Cardboard Boat Racing Gains Popularity

Lori Brown, May 8th, 2009

Sink or swim- that's the question every cardboard boat captain must face on race day. After all, cardboard isn't usually the first material to come to mind when designing a seaworthy vessel. Preferred material or not, the popularity of cardboard boat, also called cardboard regatta, races continues to grow each year. Although its exact origins are up for debate, most believe ... read more

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N.J. Recycles Boat Shrink Wrap

Trey Granger, April 30th, 2009

In anticipation of New Jersey's upcoming boating season, the state is reminding those who winterized their boats with shrink wrap to recycle this plastic at 0ne of several drop-off sites. New Jersey began its shrink wrap recycling program in 2008, and recycled 130 tons of plastic through the participation of nine counties. Two-thirds of that was courtesy of Atlantic and Ocean ... read more

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Published in Plastic


Adventures of the ‘Plastiki’

Jennifer Berry, April 6th, 2009

We talk a lot about recycling products - turning them into new things, melting and chipping them down to be used again in some other form than their original design. But this takes a great deal of energy and resources, even though some products are perfectly usable to begin with. Don't get us wrong, we love recycling. But looking outside ... read more

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Cruise Into Recycling

Patti Roth, March 23rd, 2009

Folks who enjoy vacations at sea should be pleased to note that some luxury liners are stepping up efforts to protect the planet. Though a cruise is by no means the most eco-friendly vacation type, if you are going to go on one, taking the time to look at the line’s environmental policies is a must. Many are choosing to not ... read more

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Disneyland Transportation to Run on Food Oil and CNG

Jennifer Berry, February 4th, 2009

Disneyland Resort recently announced new environmental initiatives to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from its facilities. In addition to using compressed natural gas (CNG) to fuel its guest trams, the Anaheim, Calif. park will also use recycled cooking oil to power its Disneyland Railroad steam trains and Mark Twain riverboat. "These initiatives demonstrate Disneyland Resort's ongoing commitment to balancing environmental stewardship throughout ... read more

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Boat Cleaning and Maintenance

Larry Cummings, April 19th, 2007

Save major boat repairs and cleaning for the boat yard where toxic wastewater is collected for treatment and proper disposal. Tips for the Bottom-Side: Conventional anti-fouling paints release biocides containing copper and other pollutants that inhibit marine growth. Look for alternative paints and coatings designed to prevent the release of copper and other pollutants. Depending on boat use, consider a hard non-ablative, ... read more

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Tips for Minimizing Grey Water Discharge

Larry Cummings, April 19th, 2007

Although it may seem harmless, grey water —the soapy water resulting from boat maintenance activities— can pose a threat to the marine environment. Containing toxins like phosphates, chlorine, inorganic salts and metals, this soapy water can pollute ecosystems and fish supplies. Because boats are not connected to a sanitary sewer system, grey water flows untreated from onboard ... read more

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Tips for Reducing Marine Debris

Larry Cummings, April 19th, 2007

Never discard fishing line, Styrofoam, plastics, cigarette butts or any other trash into the water. Plastics, Styrofoam and cigarette butts take a long time to break down in the marine environment, and are harmful to seabirds and other marine creatures. Keep several litter bags aboard and discard full ones at the marina dumpster or in your home rubbish. Minimize the chance of ... read more

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Fueling Tips For All Boaters

Larry Cummings, April 19th, 2007

General Fuel Tips Fuel slowly to prevent overflows from the air vent. Avoid "topping off" the tank. Don't rely on the automatic shut-off nozzle to prevent spills; they don't shut off in time. Leave the tank at least 10 percent empty to give room for fuel expansion. Keep "oil-only" absorbents on hand to catch spills and drips from the nozzle, air vent, and fuel ... read more

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Do-It-Yourself Boat Engine Oil Changes

Larry Cummings, April 19th, 2007

Who doesn’t love setting sail with the wind in your hair, the open sea before you? While boating is a popular activity, it also comes with a high price tag. Changing your boat’s oil yourself can save you some serious dough over its lifetime. Here are some quick tips for changing your boat’s oil: Use a closed system for oil changes. ... read more

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