| Seaford Wellness Gazebo at Seaford Train Station |
| Seaford Wellness Hot Chocolate 5K Run |
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The Seaford Wellness Council
We are a section 501c non profit
organization comprised of local citizens
whose mission is to assist in the
improvement of the Seaford community's
quality of life by promoting general
community wellness, including but not
limited to the following: 1) Organizing
activities that promote wellness such as
activity nights for the community children
to attend as an alternative to
non-productive activities, as well as
having Community Walk-Runs and Health
Fairs. 2) Organizing, promoting and
carrying out endeavors which beautify
the community and environment, parks
and other public places of gathering with
the purpose of fostering healthy
interaction, socialization and fellowship
within the Seaford community. 3)
Creating activities and presentations
which address issues of substances
abuse, nutrition, smoking, gender bias,
violence and physical and mental health.
We are a section 501c non profit
organization comprised of local citizens
whose mission is to assist in the
improvement of the Seaford community's
quality of life by promoting general
community wellness, including but not
limited to the following: 1) Organizing
activities that promote wellness such as
activity nights for the community children
to attend as an alternative to
non-productive activities, as well as
having Community Walk-Runs and Health
Fairs. 2) Organizing, promoting and
carrying out endeavors which beautify
the community and environment, parks
and other public places of gathering with
the purpose of fostering healthy
interaction, socialization and fellowship
within the Seaford community. 3)
Creating activities and presentations
which address issues of substances
abuse, nutrition, smoking, gender bias,
violence and physical and mental health.
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| SEAFORD WELLNESS COUNCIL'S "GREEN PAGE" |
Welcome to the “Green Page,”
where we periodically provide
information and tips to help
you improve the environment
on a local level – starting with
your very own home.
By instituting small daily
changes, educating yourself,
getting involved in community
projects, you can help in
safeguarding your health,
contributing to the vitality of
Seaford, and even promoting
protection of the natural
wonders of the world.
where we periodically provide
information and tips to help
you improve the environment
on a local level – starting with
your very own home.
By instituting small daily
changes, educating yourself,
getting involved in community
projects, you can help in
safeguarding your health,
contributing to the vitality of
Seaford, and even promoting
protection of the natural
wonders of the world.
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BYOB – Bring Your Own Bag
The use of plastic bags endangers fish and wildlife and is completely unnecessary. A 2005 study found
that almost 200 species of marine life are adversely affected by plastic bag pollution. Tens of thousands
of whales, birds, seals and turtles are killed annually from plastic bags. Fish and wildlife mortalities are
caused by:
• Strangulation
• Restriction of mobility
• Disruption of the digestive system
Plastic disposable bags too often become unsightly litter that clings to trees, harms wildlife and aquatic
species, clogs storm drains, and ends up as debris in our local bays, estuaries and oceans. Plastics do
not bio-degrade, but rather photo-degrade with exposure to the sun’s UV light into smaller and smaller
pieces. It is estimated that plastic bags take 1,000 years to break down, if at all.
National and local legislation is changing to address this issue and has been known to reduce
litter and bag consumption up to 90% in some regions. In Long Island the Village of Southampton
recently banned the use of disposable bags. A number of stores offer deductions for bringing your own
bag including Stop n Shop (5 cents) and Pathmark and Waldbaums (2 cents.)
Take action!
• Prepare reusable bags for shopping trips and keep them handy in your car so you don’t forget to
actually take them into the store with you!
• Email, write or phone your local, state, and federal leaders. Tell them that eliminating bags saves money
and the environment and that you support BYOB policies.
• Encourage family members and friends to BYOB.
For more information on this campaign and other important environmental initiatives visit Citizens
Campaign for the Environment at www.citizenscampaign.org.
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