Scoop the Poop
Yes, you can! You can make a positive impact today and everyday of the year! Discover ideas and stories of simple acts of kindness. We make the world a better place when we spread happiness. Join in and share your experience!
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Scoop the Poop
10 Reason’s to Scoop the Poop
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Stormwater carries pet waste and other pollutants directly into waterways.
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Animal waste adds nitrogen to the water. Excess nitrogen depletes the oxygen in water necessary for beneficial underwater grasses, wildlife and fish.
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Animal waste may contain harmful organisms such as Giardia, Salmonella and E. coli that can be transmitted to humans and other animals by ingesting contaminated water.
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Roundworms and hookworms deposited by infected animals can live in the soil for long periods of time and be transmitted to other animals and humans.
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It’s the law! Many urban and suburban areas require you to pick up after your pet. Even if there is no restriction, cleaning up after your pet is always the right thing to do.
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Joining the growing number of responsible pet owners may encourage hotel managers to accept pets when you are traveling and help keep fees to a minimum.
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No one likes to step in pet waste and spread it into homes, cars and businesses.
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Scooping on a daily basis and applying lime will help prevent odors.
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It’s easy to clean up by carrying plastic baggies and paper towels in your pocket. The baggies can be secured and thrown away in the garbage.
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Your neighbors will appreciate your good manners.
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Other Ideas
We’ve currated few other ideas so that you can choose an act that resonates with you.
- Be a Designated Driver
- Prepare two lunches and share one with a co-worker
- Tuck a Dollar Bill onto a Few Shelves in the Dollar Store with a Note That Says, Treat Yourself to Something
- Details. Add Small Details to Any Event. You Will Be Surprised How Much They Mean.
- Donate Hats, Gloves and Scarves to a Homeless Shelter
- Promote Your Friends Business on Social Media
- Leave flowers on someone’s car
- Slow Down
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How does it work?
There are infinite opportunities for kindness. We’ve currated over 365 act of kindness for every day of the year.
1. Join a kindness initiative.
You can make a positive impact today or 365 days of the year, it's really up to you!
2. Go for it!
Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.
3. Share and let it ripple!
Share on social media and inspire by encouraging others with words, images or video.