Posted on Dec 20 2011 by Plastic Pollution Coalition
Plastic Pollution Coalition recommends a new book, Sullie Saves the Seas by our coalition member, supporter and friend, Goffinet McLaren.
Sullie Saves the Seas explores the human extremes of caring and indifference as a small group of dedicated birds battle to preserve the oceans. When Goffinet McLaren’s new super-hero, Sullie, sees that plastic pollution is destroying his precious Turtle...
Posted on Dec 10 2011 by Plastic Pollution Coalition
1. Make Your Own Wrapping Paper
Most mass-produced wrapping paper you find in stores is not recyclable and ends up in a landfill. Instead, get creative with non-plastic gift wrapping. Wrap presents with old maps, the comics section of a newspaper, or children’s artwork. You can also use a scarf, an attractive dish towel, a bandanna, or some other useful cloth item, and forgo the plastic tape...
Posted on Nov 29 2011 by Plastic Pollution Coalition
We are truly pleased to share with you Oceanus, a book by the PPC member and supporter, Mara Kerr. An enchanting story of ocean wisdom and magic, Oceanus show humanity the infinite healing power of love.
Mara Kerr’s message is simple: The time for you to soar is now, a promise must be made to the next generation, that there will always be air to breathe and a gorgeous ocean to admire.
Oceanus,...
Posted on Nov 08 2011 by Plastic Pollution Coalition
Last week, we launched an exciting new PSA recorded by the Season 10 Top 11 finalists of American Idol. The PSA supports the REFUSE campaign, and the work of the Plastic Pollution Coalition.
Shortly after the PSA was posted online, we received a letter from 19 Entertainment’s parent company, demanding that we pull the PSA down. The stated reason was that we did not have appropriate permissions. We...
Posted on Oct 31 2011 by Plastic Pollution Coalition
The 11 contestants of Season 10 want you to REFUSE disposable plastic. The PSA, created by Producer / Director Kate Miller with Mirror Films, has a bit of song, a bit of humor and a big request for action. The Top 11 are asking everyone to stop using disposable plastic items and to help raise $50,000 for Plastic Pollution Coalition.
“Every bit of plastic that has ever been created still...
Posted on Oct 26 2011 by Daniella Dimitrova Russo
On Friday, November 4th, the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, in partnership with Plastic Pollution Coalition, PPC members As You Sow, Product Stewardship Institute, and a cadre of Bay Area organizations will convene a one-day forum to explore ways in which California can define and lead the New Economy as “right livelihood” jobs that ensure a healthy, safe and abundant future,...
Posted on Oct 22 2011 by Daniella Dimitrova Russo
For years, October has been Breast Cancer Awareness Month, in the U.S. and around the world. Bringing awareness about breast cancer has been and continues to be an important goal. Progress has been made in achieving earlier detection, better treatment, and longer lives. But in spite of this progress, millions of women continue to have their lives devastated by this disease. In fact in the U.S., 1 in...
Posted on Oct 16 2011 by Plastic Pollution Coalition
Halloween is a perfect time to teach your family about the importance of reducing plastic pollution. The key to being plastic-free is family participation. Here’s a link to our plastic-free Halloween guide.
This Halloween bring up the issue awareness to the next level, join our costume contest! Send an image of your scary Plastic Creep (ideas below) to Plastic Pollution Coalition Facebook page. Deadline...
Posted on Oct 15 2011 by Plastic Pollution Coalition
As Halloween approaches, we have put together a list of ideas to help reduce your plastic footprint. If you would like to join Plastic Pollution Coalition, please click the purple JOIN button on our home page.
Have a safe, fun, and plastic-free Halloween!
Plastic-free Halloween at a Glance
1. Skip plastic-wrapped candy and opt for mini boxed candy. Remind trick-or-treaters to reuse and recycle the...
Posted on Sep 23 2011 by Plastic Pollution Coalition
by Lisa Kaas Boyle, Esq.
Meet Andy Keller if you haven’t met him already in the streets or in the press wearing his creation, the Bag Monster, a costume made of 500 plastic bags, the amount of plastic bags used by the average American every year.
Or maybe you know him through his other creation, the ChicoBag, a clever reusable bag that conveniently folds or stuffs into a small attached pouch,...
