Haley Lloyd

Recyling isn't just a habit, it's a lifestyle change. When people fail to dispose of their recyclables in a proper manner, recyclable materials end up in areas such as our beautiful lakes and streams. The first picture is of cardboard that was disposed of in a trashcan in the dining hall at the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation. There are not any recylcing bins within this building so I wanted to bring it to everyone's attention. The second photo is of a bottle that I found in the Shenandoah River. While walking along the river at Shenandoah National Park I found many bottles, cans, and articles of trash. One downside of not having trashcans at the park means that people are more likely to toss their trash on the ground. In return, when it rains it may wash into the river. The park holds river cleanups every so often, but in order to prevent future "trashing" in the park, I believe that conservation photography strategies should be used to highlight the impact that trash dumping is having on the park, its landscape, and surrounding organisms. The third photo is of a fellow student, Lacy Clark, taking initiative and recycling an aluminum can. I wanted to create a sense of fear to match the description on the sign behind her. Ultimately, I wanted to showcase the importance of recycling. Thank you for taking the time to look through my Photo Essay!