Filter By:
Type
State
Priority
Posted On
Search Results
How to reduce plastic at your BBQs and picnics this summer
The weather is getting warmer, which means it is time for picnics, parties, and BBQs. That also means we are likely to see more waste from single-use disposable products like paper plastics, plastic utensils, party cups, and more. Most of those items cannot be recycled, especially if they are soiled with food waste. This contributes to a very large waste stream – more than 40% of plastic is used just once before it becomes trash.
We need to rethink our current use of single-use products, especially because plastic does not decompose – they eventually break down into micro-plastics and can
How a Week in Michigan Might Change the World
Keeping with the tradition of throwing professionalism out of the window and sharing my open and honest thoughts, I’d like to tell you how I’m processing the National PFAS Conference. You are kind enough to financially support our work, I want to return the favor with the unfiltered truth.
I spent four days in Michigan for the National PFAS Conference. The conference featured impacted community members, scientists on the cutting edge of research, members of Congress, White House officials, and a keynote from the United Nations. Topics ranged from discoveries in PFAS health effects, human
Minnesota Currents | Summer 2020
In This Issue: Black Lives Matter | Going to DC to Protect the Great Lakes and Drinking Water | 2020 State Legislative Session Recap | Ask Candidates about Protecting Drinking Water | Harmful Algal Blooms | The Story of Plastic | Tips for Reusable Picnics | Don't Let Anything Stop You from Voting | 3M Settlement Update
