29 Jul July’s Action: Reduce Plastic Use
Did you know? The plastics industry generates carbon emissions equivalent to 600 coal plants, four times that of the airline industry. And U.S. plastics production alone could consume one-fifth of the Earth’s remaining carbon budget by 2050.
One way to “turn off the tap” on plastic production is to choose reuse. Plastic packaging is a huge contributor to climate change, not to mention clogging our oceans, waterways, and landfills—and only about 5% of it gets recycled in the US.
Join the Plastic-Free July Challenge and make a commitment to reduce your single-use plastics.
Discover how our community is already working to raise awareness of the problem with plastic and reduce plastic waste.
Waste-Wise Freeport Forum
On May 6 FreeportCAN and the Freeport Sustainability Advisory Board (FSAB) hosted a big night for trash talk, focused on ways to lose the clutter, cut costs and change the system. Dr. Susana Hancock of FSAB, Bea Johnson of EcoMaine, Gunnar Heckler of Agricycle, Vanessa Berry of the Natural Resources Council of Maine and Miriam Tanner of Freeport Community Services Thrift Shop helped our community understand how our waste habits are costing us in so many ways.
Green Restaurant Program
Want to know where you can bring your own mug for a refill at a coffee shop? Bring your own container for takeout? Support restaurants that use biodegradable disposables? The FreeportCAN Green Guide lets you discover local restaurants who have shown their commitment to reduce their climate impact through sustainable food, energy, waste and sourcing practices. We applaud their efforts to help our planet, and we hope you’ll support them!
Plastic Jeopardy, August 14 at FCS Community Day
Join FreeportCAN at FCS Community Day, August 21st at the Freeport Community Center and play Plastic Jeopardy to test your knowledge of the impact of plastics on our planet.
Make a difference starting today.
Get involved with FreeportCAN and help us with our upcoming plastic awareness campaign and activities to reduce plastic in our community. Finding your tribe – people who think the way you do – can help you stay motivated to avoid single-use plastic and do what is right for the planet!
For more ideas and information on ways to replace plastic and reduce waste at home, check out these helpful resources:
FreeportCAN Waste Reduction Guide
Freeport Transfer/Recycling Facility
Plastic Free July
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