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Plastiki, boat made of plastic bottles, nears end of Pacific voyage.After sailing through brutal southern storms and battling numerous technical challenges, the crew of "Plastiki" -- a ship made out of thousands of plastic bottles -- is now on its final leg of a trip across the Pacific Ocean.
"It feels amazing," Plastiki's expedition leader, David de Rothschild, told CNN Sunday. "I think what's happened with the Plastiki has really captured the world's imagination... the impact has really surpassed my expectations."
The Plastiki will reach Sydney, its final destination, Monday morning -- ending a 125-day journey, but also completing years of planning and dedication for the team.
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Wow, that is an amazing and wonderful use of recycled plastic.
Gosh I hate plastic!
"Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning how to dance in the rain."
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Did they stop and make repairs here?
A well reasoned argument is like a diamond: impervious to corruption and crystal clear - and infinitely rarer.
Here, as elsewhere, people are outraged at what feels like a rigged game -- an economy that won't respond, a democracy that won't listen, and a financial sector that holds all the cards. - Robert Reich
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NW, that's exactly what came to my mind when I read that article.  What's the matter with us? Put a gallon jug of milk with a handle on it in double plastic bags? I think not! Of course I use my own bags but shouldn't we outlaw stores using plastic bags altogether? I know we're talking about plastic bottles here but still. Don't get me started with plastic water bottles...
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