Research Indicates the Atmosphere is 4% Plastic
June 24, 2021
“We found a lot of legacy plastic pollution everywhere we looked; it travels in the atmosphere and it deposits all over the world,” Brahney said. “This plastic is not new from this year. It’s from what we’ve already dumped into the environment over...
Ready for 100 Clean Energy for All Ohio Conference
June 23, 2021
When the Ready for 100 campaign launched in Ohio in 2017, no cities were committed to 100% renewable energy. Now, we have commitments from Cleveland, Cincinnati, Lakewood, South Euclid, and most recently Dayton, as well as Community Choice...
What are PFAS? It's toxic & It's Everywhere!
June 23, 2021
Toxic chemical pollution threatens the environment and people in communities around the world. The Toxics Program addresses national, regional, state, local and international issues. Reducing exposure to hazardous substances protects families and...
What Do the Chasing Arrows Mean, Anyway?
June 22, 2021
There is a lot of misunderstanding around the meaning of that little triangle with a number in it. Some call it the “chasing arrows” symbol. Let’s set some things straight.
Recycling is broken!
To date, only 9% of the plastic ever produced...
How to Reduce Waste While Traveling
June 22, 2021
As many of us are slowly entering back into society after the Covid-19 global pandemic, and we will need to ignite our plastic-free traveling skills. Where ever you feel comfortable traveling this year, if it is your backyard or the other side of...
Celebrate Your Child's Birthday Plastic Free
June 22, 2021
Working towards living a sustainable, plastic-free life is a journey. Learn how to adapt one thing at a time.
Host a Plastic-Free 4th of July Party
June 18, 2021
Are you excited to gather safely with friends this July 4th? Learn how you can easily throw a festive celebration without sacrificing your pledge to be plastic free!
Ohio Legislators Working To Deregulate Streams Making It Easier For Industries to Pollute
May 19, 2021
House Bill 175 is working its way through the Statehouse seeking to remove ephemeral stream water features protection under the Clean Water Act in Ohio. This would deregulate water protections, making it easier for polluters to degrade the waterways...
Kroger Eliminates Plastic Bags in Cincinnati, Why Not All of Ohio?
May 8, 2021
Beginning June 1, Kroger will no longer carry single-use plastic bags in Cincinnati. That left us wondering, why not all of Ohio?
Ohio Past Plastic Calendar of Events
May 7, 2021
The month of May is packed with events covering a variety of topics around plastics.