Attend: Rescheduled Winter Community Meeting

Due to a snow storm, we had to reschedule our Winter Community Meeting to March 5th. The meeting is open to all who are interested and will be held from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Urban Ecology Center Riverside Park Branch (1500 E Park Pl). Meet other plastic conscious people, learn ways to help support our 2025 community goals, and take action during group activities. Remember to bring a reusable mug to enjoy hot chocolate as we avoid disposable cups. Registration is not required, but encouraged.

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Reuse: Rescheduled Stuff Swap

Our Stuff Swap with the KK River Neighbors in Action on February 15th, was rescheduled to March 1st due to the snow storm. We hope you can join us at the Pulaski Park Pavilion (2677 S 16th St.) on March 1st between 11-2 pm. Registration is not required, but it is encouraged! Bring any small household items like kitchenware, decorations, DVDs, electronics, clothes, and more! We will not accept any furniture. If you have any questions about an item please email us at info@plasticfreemke.org. 

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Watch: The Story of Plastic at the Oriental Theater

Milwaukee Film is hosting a "Let's Dig In" series this year that focuses on key environmental issues and the importance of sustainability. Next month, they will be showing the documentary, The Story of Plastic on March 29th at 12:00 p.m. at the Oriental Theater. The documentary shows a global perspective of the plastic pollution crisis and what people around the world are doing to combat it. Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion with a lead organizer of Plastic-Free MKE, Leah Holloway.

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Hidden Costs: Plastic Subsidies Drain Public Resources and Threaten Human Health

"Globally, subsidies to the plastic polymer industry in the top 15 plastic-producing countries total an estimated $45 billion annually. By keeping plastic prices artificially low, these subsidies allow the industry to dominate markets and continue mass producing virgin plastic..."

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The ‘recycled’ plastic in your shoes, shirts, and bags? It’s still destined for the landfill

"But is it really recycling to turn plastic packaging into an entirely different product, if that product itself isn’t recyclable? Many people involved in the recycling industry say yes."

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‘Rubbish Remade’ owner combines art and environmentalism to upcycle and teach mending in Milwaukee

"What started out as making inexpensive gifts for friends turned into a mission after Jess saw an online video on making koozies out of plastic bags."

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Resell, recycle, remake: Fighting the flood of ultra-fast fashion

"You might have a shirt in your closet that says “made from recycled material.” If it’s polyester, that almost certainly means it’s made with plastic from recycled bottles, not other clothes."

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