They could have put a sign asking people not to use plastic at the beach or requesting that visitors pick up after themselves when leaving the shoreline. Instead, the folks at Hanauma Bay, Hawaii picked up some of the many plastic items left behind and created an eye-catching visual to illustrate their point. “Marine Debris is Everyone’s Problem” read the sign as you entered the recreation area. You couldn’t miss the impact.
Saying that people leave behind items would not be nearly as effective as showing them. Think of how you can make your point in a powerful, visual way. A picture may be worth a thousand words, but a wreath of actual 3-D items may prompt a thousand actions.
