SEADRIFT – Dow Seadrift Operations employees are making a positive impact for the Earth with their environmental pledges, and also making three non-profit organizations very happy with a surprise donation in honor of Earth Day! Seadrift Operations employees pledged to pick up some Earth friendly habits; here is a breakdown of what they pledged to do:
PLEDGE % OF RESPONDENTS
Pack a waste-free lunch in a reusable container 52%
Use washable plates, cups and utensils rather than disposable 57%
Take reusable shopping bags to the store 30%
Reuse or repair things I already own 55%
Recycle at home and work 62%
Turn off lights, TV and other electronics when not in use 87%
Turn off water while brushing my teeth 68%
Take shorter showers 37%
Compost my yard waste and vegetable scraps 25%
Buy locally grown or organic foods 23%
Pick up litter 55%
Carpool 10%
Always run a fully loaded dishwasher 50%
Raise my thermostat 2 degrees in the summer 35%
Additional pledges included planting 10 trees, recycling aluminum cans, growing a fruit/vegetable garden at home and using natural instead of chemical fertilizers.
To give back to the Earth even more, Seadrift Operations made surprise donations to the following three non-profit organizations in the amount of $300 each:
Calhoun County Agrilife Extension Office – Funds will be used to build and plant a demonstration garden. The garden will be used to teach students and community members about how to grow and take care of edible and decorative plants.
Friends of Aransas and Matagorda Island – Funds will be used to support the Sea Turtle Recovery Program. Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles nest along the Gulf coast from Texas to Mexico in the spring. A group of volunteers track their nesting activity and ensure eggs are laid safely for hatching.
The Texas Zoo – The Texas Zoo has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years – if you haven’t been in a while make it a point to visit this summer. The zoo hosts numerous summer camps, Zoosdays, and programs that teach all ages about animals and the environment.
Thank you Dow Seadrift Operations employees for taking care of the Earth and making a difference every day.
