Literacy for Environmental Justice’s Nursery Manager, Ildiko Polony, recently reflected on previous Coastal Cleanup events and the lessons we should be sharing at these events. While we must clean up the mess we have created, we must also stop making the mess in the first place.
Below are a number of resources focused on reducing plastic consumption and building towards a zero waste future.
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#breakfreefromplastic is a global movement envisioning a future free from plastic pollution. Since its launch in September 2016, nearly 1,300 organizations from across the world have joined the movement to demand massive reductions in single-use plastics and to push for lasting solutions to the plastic pollution crisis. The organization has a number of great resources and opportunities for both individuals and organizations to get involved.
Click here to visit their website.
Click here to learn more about their policy work and campaigns.
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Berkeley local, Beth Terry has put together a comprehensive resource on plastic-free living. Beth’s website includes a blog, 100 steps to get started and links to her book.
Click here to visit Beth’s website.
Click here to view 100 Steps to a Plastic-Free Life.
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The Earth Day Network created a 53-page resource, Plastic Pollution Primer and Action Toolkit. This resource will provide you with the tools to assess your current consumption of plastics and determine how you as an individual can lower your own plastic pollution impact.
Click here to download the Plastic Pollution Primer and Action Toolkit.
Click here to visit the Earth Day Network’s website.
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Cal Recycle shared a great list of organizations working towards the advancement of zero waste principles, practices, and programs within government and business. The list also includes information about Zero Waste certifications and education.
Click here to view this resource list.
Click here to learn more about Cal Recycle.
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Political commentator and author Van Jones hosted a Ted talk on plastic trash. He focuses on how our throwaway culture affects poor people and poor countries “first and worst,” with consequences we all share no matter where we live.
Click here to view Van Jones’ Ted talk or watch below.