Tools & Resources
Q&A: The Truth About Those Plastic Recycling Labels
Q&A article explaining how plastic recycling labels are defined and interpreted
EPR for packaging: then and now
Blog article examining the evolution of EPR policy for packaging
My Journey to Zero Waste: Blackness & Decolonization
An article exploring the intersection of race, environmental justice, and sustainability
Oregon Gov. Kotek signs foam ban, allows customers’ reusable containers at restaurants
News article about Oregon’s new laws banning Styrofoam and reducing single-use plastics
UN Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations (INC-2) Wrap Up in Paris
Blog post on UN global plastics treaty negotiations
Upstream – Incorporating Reuse in Climate Plans
Policy resource outlining recommendations for integrating reuse into climate plans
Beyond Plastics – Hold the Plastic Please Guide
Practical guide for restaurants to reduce single-use plastic
Alliance of Mission Based Recyclers Position Papers
Resources, tools, and policy guidance for improving recycling systems
Plastic Recycling Doesn’t Work and Will Never Work
Article on plastic recycling and chemical recycling as ineffective and misleading
New Report Reveals that US Plastics Recycling Rate has Fallen to 5-6%
Challenging the effectiveness of plastic recycling and calling for reduction
Federal Study Finds 86% of US Plastic Landfilled in 2019
News article summarizing federal data on U.S. plastic waste management
Plastic Free Restaurants: Where to Eat and Drink Plastic Free
Directory of restaurants that avoid single-use plastic and use reusables
