There are a number of reasons! There are a number of reasons! In residential areas with urban streets, stormwater is conveyed along paved roadways with curb and gutter and into the storm sewer system through inlets or catch basins.
Recycling Myth of the Month: Plastic waste is not just a ‘developing country problem’
When the subject of plastic pollution comes up in the United States, Europe, or other Western countries, many people’s first instinct is to dodge responsibility and pass the blame onto other nations.
Choked, Strangled, Drowned: The Plastics Crisis Unfolding in our Oceans
In 2019, news outlets across the world reported on a beaked whale that died after ingesting more than 88 pounds of plastic.
Build Your New Home with Recycled Plastic Building Materials
Whether you are adding a room, renovating your house, or starting from scratch, construction can be an arduous and lengthy process. Not only can it turn your life upside down, but it also can generate a lot of waste.
30 Crafts and Activities Using Recycled Materials
Looking for ways to teach your kids about recycling? Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. Let’s raid your recycling bins for supplies and then try one of these eco-savvy crafts that is sure to excite kids of all ages.
President Biden: Be a #PlasticFreePresident
A coalition of more than 550 community and conservation organizations, including many members in the #breakfreefromplastic movement, as well as sustainable businesses today released its Presidential Plastics Action Plan…
Just One Word: Refillables
Oceana analyzed packaging market data for the nonalcoholic beverages industry, the market share of PET bottles, and plastic marine pollution data in 76 coastal countries around the world to estimate the total amount of PET plastic bottle marine pollution…
Miami Waterkeeper: State of the Water 2021
Join Miami Waterkeeper for our third annual State of the Water address. This free, virtual event will convene community leaders to provide a full and fact-based overview of the major issues facing our watershed and solutions for the coming year.
Recycling in America Is a Mess. A New Bill Could Clean It Up.
As programs shutter and plastic use rises in the pandemic, a New York bill to get manufacturers to pick up the recycling tab could offer a solution.
PFI announces co-sponsorship of “Rise above Plastics Advocacy Week”
The Plastics-Free Initiative Coalition is a co-sponsor of this important advocacy event “Rise above Plastics Advocacy Week.” We encourage you to take action on reducing single-use plastics, and sign up to participate in this virtual event #RiseAbovePlastics.