Kick The Single-Use Plastics Habit
How does plastic get into our water and then into the ocean? Let’s say you always dispose of your plastic containers. Even when you don’t throw them out on the street but in a trash can, plastic breaks down into tiny particles that seep into our water supply, even when the plastic is in the city’s landfill. When plastic is not thrown away property, it is swept away during street flooding and ends up in our streams and rivers.
Plus, disposing of plastic trash costs money. Local governments handle this, and consumers pay, but not the big brands that generate plastic waste! We need events to promote the need for more businesses to offer San Antonio reusable alternatives to plastic.
Purpose
Our primary purpose is to create awareness of the harmful impact of single-use plastic on the environment. We work with organizations to design new ways to replace Single-use plastics in our lives with other materials to make our help the natural ecology around us. Our strategy aligns with the growing zero-waste lifestyle where we work with innovators to change the throwaway consumer systems to a more thoughtful and earth-aware system, reusing what we already own or reinventing ways to ensure we’re not trashing our planet.
1. Sponsor Clean-up Events through donations and grants.
2. Promote local farmers’ markets for the growers, producers, and families who want to save time and money buying locally without all the plastic packaging.
3. Promote businesses that provide eco-friendly alternatives, such as Turn and others that create single-use plastic substitutes.
Impact
Make a mindful change to our community’s daily habits to become earth-aware through what we do every day.
Dena Lackey
Dena Lackey, a San Antonio farm girl, recognizes the vital link between our health and the environment. Drawing inspiration from her upbringing, she is committed to raising awareness about reducing single-use plastic through her blog, No Plastic Life. Growing up on a farm east of San Antonio, Dena Lackey gained a profound appreciation for the delicate balance of ecosystems through hands-on experience in tending and harvesting the land. This early immersion in sustainable practices instilled in her a deep understanding of the necessity of zero waste, shaping her lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship. Dena’s journey from her rural roots to becoming an eco-advocate has equipped her with unique insights and practical knowledge, making her a leading voice in promoting sustainable living. As the driving force behind NPL, Dena leverages her expertise to inspire and guide others towards a more eco-friendly lifestyle, proving that small daily changes can create a significant impact.
Make an Impact In Our Community
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