We're a week into #PlasticFreeJuly, so this op ed from #JudithEnck resonates even more loudly. #PFAS and #microplastics are in our drinking water -- and there is no "safe" level of contamination.

But avoiding single-use plastic is neigh impossible for consumers. The change has to come from bipartisan policies that halt the production, use, and disposal of plastic.

https://www.newsweek.com/plastics-health-impacts-are-becoming-impossible-ignore-opinion-1811050

#PlasticCrisis #PlasticPollution #StopPlasticPollution #Health #Sustainability #SustainableLiving

#PlasticPollution is a bi-partisan issue. Hopefully.

In the meantime, if you've got one nearby, be sure to patronize your local #ZeroWaste or #Refill shop.

What other ways do you avoid single-use #plastic in your life?

https://grist.org/solutions/zero-waste-circular-economy-reuse-refill-containers

#ReduceReuseRefill #CircularEconomy #StopPlasticPollution #Sustainability

"As of 2020, the U.S. plastics industry is responsible for at least 232 million tons of CO2e gas emissions per year. This amount is equivalent to the average emissions from 116 average-sized (500-megawatt) coal-fired power plants."

Read more in this report from #BeyondPlastics.

https://www.beyondplastics.org/plastics-and-climate

#StopPlasticPollution #ClimateCrisis #SustainableLiving

“The plastics industry — including fossil fuel, petrochemical, and consumer goods companies — continues to put forward plastic recycling as the solution to the plastic pollution crisis. But this report shows that the toxicity of plastic actually increases with recycling. Plastics have no place in a circular economy and it’s clear that the only real solution to ending plastic pollution is to massively reduce plastic production.”
#StopPlasticPollution #nomoreplastic #greenpeace

Selon la loi AGEC, nous devrions avoir la possibilité de remplir notre #gourde dans 30 000 points d' #eaupotable . Pourtant, ce n'est toujours pas le cas.
Signe la #pétition avec moi.
#GourdeChercheFontaine #Loi #StopPlasticPollution https://agir.greenvoice.fr/petitions/message-aux-erp-ou-sont-les-30-000-points-d-eau-prevus-par-la-loi?bucket=nlgv&source=twitter_share_button&utm_campaign=greenvoice&utm_source=twitter&share=92918351-c66e-436c-8e6e-c484976dec92

Thanks to the #PlasticPollutionCoalition for this great webinar. I saw this sort of #plastic #greenwashing in action at #ExpoWest where reps from Big Plastic told a room of people that PCRP was the best, most sustainable option for CPG. #FacePalm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl3udzg9br8

#StopPlasticPollution

Progress in #LosAngelesCounty for #PlasticPollution!! 🎉 The single-use plastic ban phases out foodware that is not compostable or recyclable, the sale or rental of Styrofoam, and requires full-service restaurants to provide reusable serviceware for dine-in customers.

https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/restaurants-in-unincorporated-la-county-are-now-banned-from-using-plastics-what-to-know-about-the-new-ordinance

#StopPlasticPollution #SustainableLiving #ZeroWaste

Check out this fabulous #GreenCleaning line from my new pal Chris! First day of fundraising, and they've already met their goal!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wildclean/wildclean-un-muck-the-world?ref=ksr_email_user_watched_project_launched

#WildClean #Sustainability #SustainableLiving #StopPlasticPollution

In case you need a justification for your soda habit, here's my vegan guide to carbonated drinks.

https://www.treehugger.com/is-soda-vegan-how-to-choose-a-plant-based-carbonated-drink-6979428

Whatever you soda drink, skip the plastic liter bottles. Aluminum cans recycle much more quickly and easily.

#Vegan #VeganFood #StopPlasticPollution #Recycle #SustainableLiving #Sustainability

Perhaps technology really will help solve the #ClimateCrisis:

“We think of ourselves as combining a bottling plant with a dishwasher with a soda fountain,” says Manuela Zoninsein, founder and CEO of #Kadeya, the startup that designed a machine that sells #reusable glass bottles of water, then takes the empties back, sanitizes them, and refills them for the next customer.

https://www.fastcompany.com/90830699/this-vending-machines-secret-to-reducing-waste-a-hidden-dishwasher

#Reusables #StopPlasticPollution #Sustainability

I love seeing these initiatives to reduce #PlasticPollution and landfill waste with #SustainablePackaging! #StoryOfStuff is such a great nonprofit highlighting the truly meaningly work of #RePack, a #WomanOwned company.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afZKxemgYLs

#StopPlasticPollution #ClimateCrisis #ActOnClimate #WomenLeadClimate

Hey, #LosAngeles -- Tell the City Council you want to prevent #PlasticPollution in the City of Angeles.

https://p2a.co/iiorybt?mc_cid=b24d612a5f&mc_eid=78ca008d34

#StopPlasticPollution #ActOnClimate #ClimateAction #PublicAndPlanetaryHealth #LALife #WomenLeadClimate

Great primer on #BioPlastics from #TreeHugger.

https://www.treehugger.com/what-are-bioplastics-6829398

#StopPlasticPollution #BanSingleUsePlastic #Compost #Sustainability #SustainableLiving

RT @EirikLindebjerg@twitter.com

The plastic pollution treaty process represents a once in a generation opportunity to create global rules and regulations to stop plastic pollution. Kicking off next week in Uruguay! @forbes@twitter.com #StopPlasticPollution @wwf@twitter.com https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiehailstone/2022/11/23/why-all-eyes-are-on-the-upcoming-negotiations-to-end-plastic-pollution/

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/EirikLindebjerg/status/1595446509759340545