Cleveland Heights Green Team - Plastic Petitions

Cleveland Heights Green Team

Plastic Production is a Dirty Business Plastic production has exploded over the last 20 years and more plastics has meant more pollution in our ocean, climate and coastal communities. Take action to support the Protecting Communities from Plastics Act and help us tackle this environmental justice, plastic and climate crisis.

Urge the U.S. Government to Make a STRONG Commitment to the UN Global Plastics Treaty — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic PollutionInstead of continuing to be one of the world’s largest creators of plastic pollution, the U.S. should lead the global effort to reduce plastic production and consumption. Urge Secretary of State Blinken to make a strong commitment to the UN Global Plastics Treaty.

Tell Amazon: Stop Polluting Our Planet With Single-Use Plastic — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic PollutionA December 2021 report estimates that Amazon generated 599 million pounds of plastic packaging waste in 2020, up to 23.5 million lbs of which has entered and polluted the world’s waterways and oceans. Add your name now to ask Amazon to STOP polluting our planet with single-use plastic packaging.

The U.S. Must Address Plastic PollutionAs the number-one generator of plastic waste, the U.S. has the responsibility to act now and be a leader when it comes to tackling plastic pollution. Left unchecked, rates of ocean-plastic pollution are expected to triple by 2040. Join Ocean Conservancy in calling on the Biden administration to take executive action to address the plastic-pollution crisis.

Tell Food Delivery Apps: Hold The Plastic — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic PollutionReduce waste & plastic pollution by making plastic utensils, condiments, straws and paper napkins to opt-in only

Tell Congress: Support the Break Free From Plastic Pollution ActThe Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2023 has the power to tackle the root causes of the rapidly growing plastic pollution crisis but it needs our support. Urge your members of Congress to co-sponsor it now.

Tell EPA: Plastic Waste Is NOT A Renewable Fuel — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic PollutionAdd your name to urge the EPA to stop supporting "chemical recycling" under the guise of its Renewable Fuel Standard program. Plastic is NOT a renewable fuel source.

Microplastics Are a Massive ProblemNo place on Earth can escape the dangers of microplastics; they are everywhere, from the top of Mount Everest to the bottom of the Mariana Trench. Even you and I are at risk—humans unknowingly consume microplastics daily. Join Ocean Conservancy in urging negotiators to create lasting solutions to keep microplastics out of our ocean.

Breaking Free From Plastic PollutionTake action and help curb the plastic pollution and climate crises before it’s too late.

Keep Balloon Litter Out of Our OceanWhen balloons are released into the sky, they eventually come down—and they often end up in our ocean and harm wildlife and marine ecosystems.

End the Age of plastic: Global Plastics Treaty Now! Tell President Biden to champion a strong global plastics treaty during negotiations.

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