BlackoutMar 16, 2024

Why do they still dye the rivers green for St. Patricks Day? It's not a good look for downtown Chicago.

Why do they still dye the rivers green for St. Patricks Day?... #fuck_chicago #upgrayedd

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Why do they still dye the rivers green for St. Patricks Day? It's not a good look for downtown Chicago. - Ask Lemmy - kbin.run

I just think the novelty of these type of displays was up in the 90s, It's time for an upgrayedd. I propose leprechauns flying up and down the river wearing water jet packs, shooting people with their Chicago-style hot dog cannons would be more with the times. What's your idea?

Show threadRhaedasMar 16, 2024

A recent article asking the same thing on Tampa Bay's activities

While there doesn't seem to be obvious red flags of harm, something doesn't feel right to me about dumping chemicals into the environment that eventually break down. The article says the company making this particular dye warns about it in higher quantities or letting it become concentrated in places downstream, and wearing protective equipment when handling the larger amounts. How much of that is only legalize to protect from misuse vs. actual tested issues?

Is it safe to dye the Hillsborough River green? Here’s what we know.

A safety sheet from the company that provides the dye to the City of Tampa says large spills can have a harmful effect on the environment.

Tampa Bay Times
Show threadDuamerthrax
It’s wasteful and a bad look, but many things are only hazardous in high concentrations. Even a tanker full of milk getting dumped into a small lake could cause mass die offs. The PPE is probably more about preventing it from being breathed in or getting in their mouths. You can check out the SDS here.
Mar 17, 2024 at 4:14amWeb
Show threadDeceptichumMar 17, 2024
Would any animals in the water not breathe it in or get it in their mouth?