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Plastic Crisis: We Cannot Recycle (Down-cycle) Our Way Out; We Need to Stop Buying, Using, Selling Single-Use Plastics.

Countries meet in Kenya to thrash out global plastic pollution treatyDelegates in Nairobi for talks in what experts say could be most important multilateral treaty since Paris accord

Scientists found hundreds of toxic chemicals in recycled plastics<p><strong>When scientists examined pellets from recycled plastic collected in 13 countries they found hundreds of toxic chemicals, including pesticides and pharmaceuticals.<br /> Because of this, the scientists judge recycled plastics unfit for most purposes and a hinder in the attempts to create a circular economy.</strong></p>

Humans ingest at least 50,000 plastic particles a yearFood is contaminated with plastic, which means it's going directly into our bodies.

BBC News: 93% of bottled water showed some sign of microplastic contamination

Reduce Food Waste &Compost Food Waste: Solutions to Reverse Global Warming

Food Waste Reduction is #3 Solution to Reverse Global Warming

Reduced Food Waste | DrawdownProject Drawdown is the most comprehensive plan ever proposed to reverse global warming. We gathered a qualified and diverse group of researchers from around the world to identify, research, and model the 100 most substantive, existing solutions to address climate change. What was uncovered is a path forward that can roll back global warming within thirty years.

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NYC student volunteer program

What happens with your recycled material?

Videos on Composting and Recycling

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Whys and hows for elementary students:

Best Practices

1. Food Donation Guide May4 2017.pdf

Safety of our compostable trays

Imperial Dade-PFAS Paperboard Statement 030118.pdf

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