According to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), 13 million tonnes of plastic make their way into the ocean every year. While adopting sustainable practices does make a difference, society still has a long way to go before plastic-free alternatives become mainstream and accessible to everyone.
We ask our supporters to take action against plastic pollution today by demanding our politicians to support the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2021. According to GreenPeace, this act will take on the plastic crisis in the US by:
Shifting responsibility for waste management and recycling to manufacturers and producers
Setting up a national beverage container refund program
Establishing minimum recycled content standards
Phasing out certain single-use plastic products that aren't recyclable
Prohibit plastic waste from being exported to developing countries
Placing a moratorium on new and expanding plastic facilities until the EPA updates and creates vital environmental and health regulations on those facilities.
Click here to send a message of support to your members of Congress!
