Plastic-Free July |
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A world without single-use plastic bags – what a wonderful world that
would be! Plastic pollution has become a global problem, constituting the majority of
marine litter, threatening wildlife, and damaging ecosystems. Among the most
common and troublesome categories of marine litter are thin plastic shopping
bags, which often evade waste management by floating away in the wind and can
entangle or block the digestion of marine animals. Plastic bag bans and fees
have emerged as popular policy solutions to address this problem, with >100
countries passing such regulations. Twelve US states and territories have a
plastic bag ban and 175 countries are in talks to create the first global
plastics treaty. Take the Plastic Free challenge and make a few changes. Small steps make
a big difference. For more info and to take the Plastic Free July challenge
here is the link. Please recycle your bulletins/paper, printer ink, toner cartridges, light
bulbs, batteries, and corks. First Prez
recycles K-cups, but there is a fee. When you are at church ask a Green Team
member for a free reusable K-cup container. |
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