Welcome to Our Plastic Free July Hub
Plastic Free July invites us to rethink the everyday choices that shape our world. Plastic has transformed modern life, bringing convenience and innovation but also creating one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Governments, industries, and corporations have a significant responsibility to reduce plastic pollution at its source, but each of us can take meaningful steps to reduce waste and support sustainable solutions.
Resources
Plastic Free July Website
Earthday.org
Ocean Conservancy
Off the Shelf
EarthTalk®: Ways that fashion is getting more sustainable
EarthTalk From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What are some ways that fashion is getting more sustainable? – H.M., Via email When we think of the main sources of carbon (CO2), three main things come to mind: industry, transportation,...
EarthTalk®: Why Real-Time Pollution Tracking Matters
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Why is real-time or near-time tracking of pollution and other environmental markers important today and who is leading the charge? -- Barry Jenkins, Erie, PA Pollution...
EarthTalk: Spotting social media misinformation regarding climate change
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: How can I spot social media misinformation regarding climate change and what can I do to combat it? —Maurice Maloney, Providence, RI Climate misinformation is a...
An interview with microplastic expert Dr. Jennifer Brandon.