Lutherans Restoring Creation - Gulf Coast

I'm very interested in the item in this blog post about non-plastic re-usable covers for dishes (and they are fair trade certified). I think I may order some. Check them out: https://www.fairtradewinds.net/five-easy-plastic-free-alternatives/

Just read a great blog post on plastic pollution and human rights. Check it out: https://trashhero.org/does-plastic-pollution-affect-our-human-rights/

Read this article about plastic bans around the world - it's inspirational and also makes it clear that the U.S. is really behind: https://www.solinatra.com/news/plastic-bans-around-the-world

Came across this really interesting guide for cities to implement a circular framework today. Check it out: https://circulars.iclei.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Circular-City-Action-Framework_V2.pdf

Came across this interesting article today: https://www.nrdc.org/sites/default/files/2023-10/worst-of-worst-plastic-waste-fs.pdf

Today I came across this article on the top 20 producers of plastics in the world: https://earth.org/20-companies-produce-more-than-half-of-global-plastic-waste/

Got my order today from HoldOn bags to replace plastic trash bags. https://holdonbags.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqpljMIko6jNXr05ldcmYiDdlpVXiyDSdtgUUchK5fmGpCBaFUl

Use this tool to learn about laws your state has passed to address plastic pollution: https://www.globalplasticlaws.org/map

Take a look at this map of states that have implemented laws/policies to reduce plastic waste: https://publicinterestnetwork.org/resources/plastics-legislation-map-2/ There is clearly much more that can be done in other states.

I have kept my reusable bags in my car for years. I also carry fold up reusable bags from the Greater Good that are always in the backpack I carry. It's become a habit. My main challenge is to somehow get my husband to use the reusable bags that are in his car!