Plastic Free July / Occupy Sonoma County
Occupy Sonoma County is joining
millions of people worldwide in Plastic Free July.
Download our Plastic Challenge Action Picker here:
http://occupysonomacounty.org/sites/default/files/osc_plasticfree_actionpicker_a.pdf
We urge everyone to join the global challenge at http://PlasticFreeJuly.org
where participants are counted and receive information on
how to reduce plastic consumption.
Attend our teach-in: Fight
Climate Change with Zero Waste Strategies with
presenter Portia Sinnott from Zero Waste Action Sonoma
County and Zero Waste USA.
Monday, July 22, 7-9 PM at 467
Sebastopol Ave., Santa Rosa, CA., free with
donations welcome.
Scientists estimate that by 2050
there will be more plastic than fish in the world's
oceans. The plastic bottles, bags and takeout containers —
that are used once and then discarded — are made with a
material that is designed to last forever. Adopting
reusable shopping bags, regularly utilizing reusable
coffee cups and water bottles, refusing plastic utensils,
and avoiding pre-packaged fruits and vegetables can make a
difference. These habits avoid putting plastic in the
landfill, reduce fossil fuel consumption, and protect the
oceans.
Participation can range from choosing to refuse a handful
of items for a single day, refusing all plastic for the
entire month, or anything in between. One simple action is
to say no to plastic straws! We ask that everyone make a
habit of saying, “No straw, please” when ordering a
beverage at a bar or restaurant. Plastic straws are often
given automatically and are a serious threat to the
environment. We ask that clubs and restaurants switch to
paper straws or consider switching to glass or stainless
steel straws.
Every bit of plastic ever made still exists. Plastics
break into smaller and smaller pieces that do not
decompose becoming permanent pollution which is toxic to
fish, wildlife and the environment. Now that China has
decided not to accept US plastic for recycling, even
plastic bottles with a deposit are piling up with nowhere
to go.
For more information go to http://OccupySonomaCounty.org/PlasticFreeJuly.
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plastic problems and solutions in every issue.
You can also talk with us in person: our Earth Action
Campaign meets every 3rd Monday from 7-9 PM at the Peace
& Justice Center, 467 Sebastopol Ave, Santa Rosa.
What are you doing to reduce your plastic consumption?