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Act on Plastic Campaign Advocates to Pass Legislation that Would Reduce Plastic Pollution, All-Materials Waste

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CA Sets National and Global Examples for Waste Reduction with SB 54 and AB 1080, a.k.a. California Circular Economy and Pollution Reduction Act.

Petition in Support of Bill Passage will be sent to State Senators, Assemblymembers and Governor Newsom from Plastic Oceans International and Kolossal

February 7, 2020 – MALIBU, Calif., U.S. – Plastic Oceans International is collaborating with fellow conservation nonprofit organization, Kolossal on a campaign called, Act on Plastic. It raises awareness and support, including a petition, for California legislation that would reduce all-materials waste, particularly plastic pollution.

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Environmental Modifications to the Federal District Education Law

APPROVED TO INCLUDE COMPULSORY ENVIRONMENTAL TEACHING IN  LOCAL EDUCATION BY LAW.

Mexico City (CDMX) has taken great steps towards a sustainable and ecological future by reforming its environmental laws and improving the management and control of plastic waste. However, Mexico City took another after reforming its Federal District Education Law to include environmental education as part of the academic curriculum. 

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World Oceans Day: Chile

World Oceans day in Chile 2018 turned out to be a very eclectic mix of public activities for the team this year. After two screenings at Universities were cancelled because of #metoo related strikes, the team had to get creative. Chile, a country that recently adopted a nationwide bag ban, is starting to be aware of the damages single use plastics are generating and is taking action. So what better place to organize a “A Plastic Ocean ” screening, together with the neigbors of Providencia, a Municipality of which the mayor last week declared war on single-use plastic bottles as well?!?

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Rethink Plastic: Circular Economy Solution

Packaging is the single biggest application of plastic globally and impacts our lives on a daily basis. Over the past half century, we have moved from reusable solutions to disposable, single-use items. Meanwhile, the recycling system hasn’t kept pace: today less than 10% of all plastic produced is recycled leaving the rest to either end up in landfill or our oceans.

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The #PlasticFreeFoodie eZine is Here!

Apple Gallette

Simple Apple Galette.

Little did I know that my life would change so considerably after watching A Plastic Ocean. While I’ve always been conscious about reducing, reusing, recycling and repurposing, I never considered that one could actually refuse plastics, let alone inspire others to do the same. Sure, I always say “no” to straws, plastic bags and cutlery, but that was about the extent of it. At the same time, I was getting more and more annoyed to be given plastics at every turn when purchasing food. I have since found ways of going around this, by shopping at the greenmarket and eating according to the seasons, as well as bringing my own containers to purchase bulk food items and takeout foods.

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Plastic Oceans International is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization, founded and existing under the laws of California (Federal Tax ID #81-3778043). We are dedicated to ending plastic pollution and fostering sustainable communities worldwide.

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