Winter Community Meeting

Join us at our first community meeting of 2025 on Wednesday, February 12th from 5:30-7:00 pm at the Urban Ecology Center - Riverside Park Branch (1500 E Park Pl.). We will share our coalition's 2025 goals and discuss ways that you can help us achieve them by taking action and volunteering with us this year! This is your chance to connect with us in-person and meet others who are plastic-conscious! Enjoy light snacks and hot chocolate. Please bring your own mug to the event to enjoy the hot chocolate because we are trying not to use any single-use disposable cups. Registration is not required, but encouraged. 

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Stuff Swap

We are partnering with the Kinnickinnic River Neighbors in Action, Sixteenth Street Community Health Center, and Milwaukee Riverkeeper for our first Stuff Swap of 2025. Join us at the Pulaski Park Pavilion (2677 S 16th St) from 11:00 am-2:00 pm to swap household goods, clothes, home supplies, gardening tools, and more! Please refrain from bringing large furniture as we have limited space and transportation. All remaining items at the end of the event will be donated to St. Vincent de Paul. 

Registration is not required but encouraged! If registered, you will get a reminder email one week before the event with important details and tips. 

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Learn: The Trouble with Turf Webinar

The organization How Green Is My Town? is hosting an informational science-based webinar discussing the topic of artificial turf on January 23rd at noon. Artificial turf has been highly debated for it's safety and environmental impact. Hear from experts on this topic discuss the consequences of artificial turf in towns, cities, schools, dog parks, and more.

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Listen: Can we protect ourselves from Microplastics?

Worried about Microplastics? Tune into this episode from the Chasing Life podcast hosted by Dr. Sanjay Gupta to hear how we can limit our exposure to microplastics. Dr. Gupta interviews Dr. Leonardo Trasande, the Director of Environmental Pediatrics at the NYU School of Medicine to get his perspective on realistic ways to limit our microplastic exposure.

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Reduce: Milwaukee's Winter Farmers Market

The Fondy Food Center hosts an indoor Winter Farmers Market at The Table (5305 W. Capitol Drive) every Saturday from 9:00 am-2:00 pm providing the community access to local produce, groceries, and products. This is a great way to reduce plastic waste by purchasing produce from local vendors that have little to zero plastic packaging! Grab your reusable bag and head to the market for some plastic free groceries.

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Thailand bans imports of plastic waste to curb toxic pollution

"A law banning imports of plastic waste came into force this month in Thailand, after years of campaigning by activists. Thailand is one of several south-east Asian countries that has historically been paid to receive plastic waste from developed nations."

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Milwaukee Film Hosting ‘Let’s Dig In’ Series

"With titles including Food, Inc. 2, The Biggest Little Farm and The Story of Plastic, Let’s Dig In will delve into topics like the environment and ecosystems, farming, nutrition and sustainability, aiming to spark curiosity and conversation among viewers."

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Environmental groups demand EPA to start monitoring microplastics in water

"The scale of microplastic water pollution, the extent to which the substance is lodged throughout human bodies, and the many health implications have come into sharp focus in recent years, but the EPA still has not taken meaningful action, public health advocates say."

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Climate Anxiety: How to Remain Hopeful & Resilient in Difficult Times

"The climate emergency and interconnected global environmental and social disasters like plastic pollution, wildfires and other natural disasters, conflict, war, and political strife can all take a heavy toll on our mental health. How do we hold onto hope and make real change amid the endless flood of seemingly bad news?"

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Beerline Cafe

Beerline Cafe is every vegetarian and vegan Milwaukeean's dream. From vegan nachos to healthy smoothies and juices, this cafe has it all to satisfy your taste buds. They describe themselves as a “fresh-casual” restaurant meaning they use the best ingredients and source many of their products directly from Milwaukee! Beerline Cafe committed to our Lake Friendly guidelines in 2019 and continues to show its commitment to being a sustainable business. They are 1 of 38 Certified Green Restaurants in the nation to receive a 4-star rating from the association. Beerline Cafe continues to show us what it means to care for people and the planet with moderate pricing, eco-friendly products, a plant-based menu, a discount for riding your bike, and so much more! Learn more about Beerline Cafe and its vegetarian goodies at beerlinecafe.com.