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There are many times when single-use waste could be avoided, and our morning cup of coffee is one of them.
Beyond plastic
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.
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Did you know?
In 2015, Americans landfilled or incinerated over 50 million tons of compostable waste. That is enough to fill a line of fully-loaded 18-wheelers, stretching from New York City to Los Angeles ten times.
What We're Doing
Increasing compost can quickly and efficiently decrease methane emissions in landfills and restore soil health.
Whether you care about the planet, wearing high quality clothing, or protecting workers rights, the sustainable fashion movement can embolden so many people to create effective change in the world around them.Emma Knudson, President of Mizzou Women in Natural Resources, University of Missouri
Emma Knudson
I care about sustainable fashion because it uplifts talented makers and garment workers, protects our planet, and spotlights organizations that prioritize people and the planet over profit.Rachael Guiles, Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability Specialist, Oregon
Rachael Guiles
I believe that as every individual walking the surface of this planet called earth wears clothes, we are all part of the fashion industry, hence very critical that, we all come together in this moment of existence with our individual capacities, to make a generational change and impact.Kwamena Boison, Co-Founder + Head of Design, THE REVIVAL, Ghana
Kwamena Boison
When I envision a sustainable fashion future I really see it being a collaborative ecosystem where brands, designers, activists, and leaders are coming together to design new systems (not just new clothes).Amanda Lapham, Co-Founder of Wolven & Creative Designer, California
Amanda Lapham
I hope to see waste in the fashion industry continue to dwindle. Circularity is paramount for Everywhere and for ensuring a sustainable future on this planet.Irys Placida Kornbluth, COO of Everywhere Apparel, California
Irys Placida Kornbluth
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The plastics industry is pushing to burn, pollute and waste more
A plastics industry-backed bill will roll back progress we’ve made to fix our plastic waste problems.
20,302 public comments submitted in support of banning vinyl chloride
Vinyl chloride should be designated as a high priority substance.
Oregon’s last remaining incinerator to close by the end of the year
Shipping plastic-making chemicals is a risk not worth taking
Banning the most toxic plastic-making chemicals such as vinyl chloride would get them off the roads and rails and out of our communities.
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Faye
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Executive Vice President; President, PIRG
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Managing Director, Frontier Group; Senior Vice President, The Public Interest Network
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Executive Director, CoPIRG
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Janet
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Executive Director, MASSPIRG
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Director of Media Relations, The Public Interest Network