
Our planet over plastic: How to reduce plastic waste this Earth Day
Every year Americans produce millions of pounds of plastic waste, this Earth Day learn what we all can do to help.
America's plastic problem has gotten way out of hand.
Most of us diligently recycle, take reusable bags with us when we shop, and look for new ways to stop using so much single use plastic “stuff”. Our individual actions are necessary, but won’t be enough. The good news is that the momentum to move beyond plastic is growing. More states, communities and businesses are getting rid of plastic bags, foam containers and other plastic “stuff” we can live without.
Every year Americans produce millions of pounds of plastic waste, this Earth Day learn what we all can do to help.
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Executive Vice President; President, PIRG