“Global plastic production is approaching one million tons per day and is set to double by 2030. If this continues, experts project that by 2050 there will be more plastic in our oceans than fish. It is time for California to take action, and the Plastics Free California initiative aims to do just that.”
The aforementioned statistic and prediction are both front and center on the Plastics Free California Initiative website. Its very sobering to say the least as we’re all part of the problem and need to become part of the solution. This solution includes our own personal efforts to limit our plastic consumption, legislation meant to create the infrastructure to manage plastic waste and means to compel corporations to innovate coming up with more environmentally friendly packaging.
CALIFORNIANS PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION!
- Petition signing instructions (pdf)
- Printable petition (pdf)
- Plastics Free California website
- Supplementary instructions from The Nature Conservancy
The deadline to send in the signed petition form is September 28, 2020
NOW THAT YOU’VE SIGNED AND MAILED IN YOUR PETITION, HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS:
- Your vote is your voice: please vote and look for this initiative this fall on the ballot
- Reduce your own plastic use: Learn more about how to reduce your plastic footprint
- Participate in cleanup efforts: The California Coastal Commission organizes an annual Coastal Cleanup Day
Hello, this is Lawrence Hoffman I am an environmental advocate living in Los Angeles. This is my blog, where I post my things that are important to me including issues concerning the environment, travel and photography.