Blink:

April is earth month, a time to celebrate our planet; this year’s theme is Planet vs. Plastics. It is estimated 30 million tons of plastic is produced every year while only 9 percent of plastic produced has been recycled. I am reminded of the 1967 Hollywood classic: The Graduate.

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Let me set the stage. Benjamin played by Dustin Hoffman is a recent college graduate attending a family party when he engages with a friend of the family (Mr. McGuire) who wants to share some advice.

Mr. McGuire : I just want to say one word to you. Just one word.                                                                                                                            Benjamin : Yes,sir.                                                                                                                  Mr. McGuire : Are you listening?                                                                                                                                  

Benjamin : Yes, I am.                                                                                                                                              McGuire : Plastics.                                                                                                                Benjamin : Exactly how do you mean?                                                                                                                                        

McGuire : There’s a great future in plastics. Think about it. Will you think about it?

For the Record: (A) The script for The Graduate was written before the inaugural Earth Day held on April 22, 1970. (B) I have posted my thoughts regarding the toxicity of plastics choking our planet.

I would like to share with this year’s crop of college graduates two words of advice – Planet First!

Tomorrow is Now!