Plastic Free Day 2022: NYC schools show support for waste

When we think about the impact of plastics on the environment, a few things probably come to mind: plastic bags drifting in the sea, animals tangled in fishing lines, microplastic particles in the soil, a water bottle that will exist on the planet longer than you will. The sheer scale of plastic pollution is almost too much to wrap our heads around, so how can we start to reduce the amount of waste we’re producing? In New York City, some organizations are beginning to work with the younger generations, connecting them with the resources they need to learn about sustainability and waste reduction. 

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Join us at 6 PM ET on 1/18/22 for a Plastic-Free NYC Virtual Organizing Meeting — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution