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Single Use Plastics

Single-use plastics are a significant environmental concern, outnumbering sea life by six to one and comprising 90% of ocean trash. From plastic bags taking 1,000 years to decompose to bottles lingering for centuries, the urgent need for change is clear. Possible solutions include public education, local cleanup events, and the adoption of reusable products. San Francisco serves as a case study with an 80% diversion rate from landfills. By raising awareness and implementing better recycling practices, we can combat plastic pollution and protect our planet.

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Single Use Plastics

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  1. Single Use Plastics My Waste + Recycle CoachAngela La Gamba May 2018

  2. Today’s Agenda • The Issue • The Impact • Possible Solutions

  3. The Issue

  4. Plastic pieces outnumber sea life 6 to 1

  5. Plastics now make up 90% of all trash floating on the ocean surface.

  6. Single Use Plastics Plastic bags Plastic bottles Cups & straws Food utensils

  7. The Impact

  8. Plastic Bags 3 billion 1 trillion 1,000 years 20 minutes

  9. Plastic Bottles 50% 450 years

  10. Plastic Impact 17 million 1 million

  11. Possible Solutions

  12. Public Education Events Jun 8: World Ocean’s Day Jul: Plastic Free Month Sep 15: International Coastal Cleanup

  13. Educational Movie Screening • The Story of Bottled Water • Bag It

  14. Blog Articles • Single Use Plastics: The Impact and Possible Solutions • The Lifecycle of a Plastic Grocery Bag • Help End Plastic Pollution this Earth Day • Can I Recycle Plastic Bags?

  15. Awareness Campaign Use reusable bags Use reusable bottles Say ‘no’ to plastic straws Bring containers & utensils

  16. What Goes Where? Search Tool

  17. Plastic Policies Case Study: San Francisco, CA • 80% diversion rate • First city in U.S. to ban plastic bags in 2007 • Banned harmful styrofoam products in 2017, e.g. food packaging • Intention: become a zero waste city by 2020

  18. Beyond the 3R’s

  19. Visit the Recycle Coach booth! John MacDonald

  20. Questions?

  21. Thank You!

  22. Sources • http://www.plasticfreechallenge.org/what-is-single-use-plastic/ • https://www.earthday.org/2018/03/29/fact-sheet-single-use-plastics/#_ftn3 • https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1077223/reglementation-interdiction-taxe-sacs-plastique-monde-carte • https://www.siskinds.com/envirolaw/single-use-plastics-ban/ • https://globalnews.ca/news/3003577/too-many-water-bottles-ending-up-in-ontario-landfills-environmentalists/ • http://www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org/ • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6xlNyWPpB8 • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQTUWK7CM-Y • https://environmentaldefence.ca/2017/01/06/10000-tonne-reasons-ontario-needs-deposit-plastic-bottles/ • http://www.cecsb.org/ditch-plastic/rethink-the-drink/ • https://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/responsible-living/stories/16-simple-ways-reduce-plastic-waste • https://www.amo.on.ca/AMO-PDFs/Policy-Updates/2017/WasteFreeOntarioActWhatitMeans20170913Updated.aspx • https://sustainableskaneateles.wordpress.com/2014/04/19/recycle-refuse-reduce-re-use-repair-re-gift-recover/

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