Plastic Free NOLA

We will not create a world without plastics because it is such a good material. But we can aim for a future without plastic waste and pollution. A globally coordinated approach is vital to this effort.

Today is the last day of this challenge. Hope everyone did well. I'm so sad to see it end.

We need to transition to a circular economy that allows us all to reuse, recycle and reduce our plastic footprint. In a circular economy, materials would be effectively recycled and reused to create new products, reducing the impact of waste on the environment. Five years ago, WWF set an ambitious goal to see no new plastic in nature by 2030....

Using recycled plastic to make clothing can help reduce waste and create new products. Some brands that use recycled plastic in their clothing include: Patagonia One of the first companies to make fleece clothing from recycled plastic bottles Ecoalf Uses recycled materials like ocean plastic to create sustainable fashion Batoko Makes...

July went by quick! I hope everyone had a successful Plastic Free July.

Most coffee shops are happy to fill your personal reusable cup instead of supplying a paper or styrofoam cup that they have to pay for and can’t charge you for. Many coffee shops (at least in the U.S.) will give you a small discount for using your personal cup

Lego, the world's largest toy manufacturer, has built a reputation not only for the durability of its bricks, designed to last for decades, but also for its substantial investment in sustainability. The company has pledged US$1.4 billion to reduce carbon emissions by 2025, despite netting annual profits of just over $2 billion in 2022. This...

The entire lifecycle of disposable cups, from raw material extraction to production and transportation, requires significant energy, contributing to environmental degradation,” Preetam Basu and Thanos Papadopoulos, professors at the Kent School of Business and co-authors of a 2022 report on coffee cup waste, said in an emailed statement. “The...

The introduction of plastic bottles in 1968 made the packaging of larger water volume possible, including 1.5-liter bottles, the most popular size today in many countries. In the late 1960s, Perrier, with its signature small green bottle, further transformed the industry through the use of mass advertising.

Here are some alternatives to balloon releases: Plant a tree or flowers A symbolic, long-lasting, and eco-friendly memorial that honors a loved one and the environment Blow bubbles Guests can blow bubbles into the sky in memory of a loved one, creating a peaceful moment Fly kites A safe alternative that can create a sky full of...