Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston

I learned that I can always compost more (I just need a place to take the compost).

Here is an e-advocacy about plastic pollution: https://action.foe.org/page/70661/action/1?ea.tracking.id=Email&ea.url.id=2717210 Take a look and consider taking action.

When watching the vlogs on waste, I was disappointed that the thought of taking used clothing and items to a national or local thrift store was not recommended. Where I thought the vloggers energy should be focused on was not sending "junk" to these re-sale stores who will only have to throw them away(they are short or minimally...

Enjoyed a recent vacation where I ate with real utensils (not plastic) and take away containers were not plastic. Used a metal water bottle as well. I also noticed the hotel cleaning staff was actually recycling.

I posted an advocacy request last week, but didn't include the accompanying article on What You Need to Know About the Plastic Crisis. Here it is: https://www.nrdc.org/bio/avinash-kar/what-you-need-know-about-plastic-crisis

Got another great request today for advocacy around reducing plastic waste: Tell Costco: Get wasteful plastic off your shelves. Take action at this link: https://environmentamerica.org/texas/take-action/tell-costco-get-wasteful-plastic-off-your-shelves/

Speak up for effective plastic policy globally by encouraging the Biden administration to enact a strong Global Plastics Treaty at this link: https://action.nrdc.org/letter/2965-global-plastics-treaty-041524

I selected the ecochallenge about proper food storage and I learned a lot. I've already begun changing my practices to ensure food lasts longer and doesn't wind up spoiled and in the compost when it could have been eaten. Check out this ecochallenge - it's very informative.

On my short 15 minute walk around my neighborhood & local park today, I picked up 7 pieces of trash, of which 6 were plastic. And this is since yesterday, when I walked the same route & picked up litter.

For those plastic items that are not recyclable, and cannot be eliminated, consider a Zero Waste box from Terracycle. Check them out at: https://shop.terracycle.com/en-US