by Dena Allen | Aug 10, 2021 | Zero Waste, Actions
Most cities in Sonoma County have now passed Polystyrene Ban and Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinances, which bans polystyrene foam containers, requires other takeout food ware to be compostable or recyclable (no “compostable” plastic: not accepted at compost... by Dena Allen | Sep 8, 2020 | Zero Waste, Actions
So we need a new strategy to push back on the plastics industry who lobby hard to defeat these bills. Brainstorm with us at our Sept 16th meeting on new strategies to end plastics pollution. If you haven’t yet, watch The Story of Plastic... by Dena Allen | Aug 25, 2020 | Zero Waste, Actions
THE BILLS BANNING SINGLE USE PLASTICS (AB 1080 AND SB54) ARE TOP PRIORITY CLIMATE BILLS! Take action before the Legislative Session ends on Aug 31. SB 54 and AB 1080 are companion bills requiring manufacturers and retailers in California to reduce... by Dena Allen | Aug 25, 2020 | Zero Waste, Actions
Watch The Story of Plastic for an in depth understanding of the intersection of plastic, the fossil fuel industry, chemical companies, social justice and our environment. Go here for how to watch, a preview and so much more on... by Dena Allen | Jul 5, 2020 | Zero Waste, Actions, Uncategorized
The Zero Waste Chef has a timely Plastic Free July blog post titled Plastic Free July: The Pandemic Year(s). Check out all 17 ideas here to help you reduce plastic this month. Here is idea #17 illustrating the intersection of environmentalism, health,... by Laura Neish | Jun 6, 2020 | Zero Waste, Actions
How can you avoid single use shopping bags? Instead of using single-use paper or plastic bags at check-out, load your paid-for groceries back into your shopping cart. When you wheel the cart to your car, transfer the items into the bags in your trunk. Or-...