Our next community meeting will be on June 27th from 5:30-7:00 pm at the Urban Ecology Center - Menomonee Valley Branch (3700 W. Pierce St.). The theme of June's meeting will be centered around how the art community uses reclaimed plastics in their art to communicate about the harms of plastics. Local artists will talk about their work and lead us in crafty projects using found plastics. Everyone is welcome so bring your family, friends, kids, neighbors, or coworkers along! No registration is required, and snacks will be provided.
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Volunteer: Help Plastic-Free MKE's Refill Station at the Juneteenth Parade
Plastic-Free MKE will be at the Solomon Community Temple United Methodist Church on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive this Juneteenth (June 19th) from 9-4pm. We will be supporting the annual Juneteenth Parade going past the church and offering free reusable water bottles and hydration to all the attendees. Please consider volunteering with us to help distribute the water bottles and give people a free source of water. If you are interested in volunteering please click the link below to register or email info@plasticfreemke.org.
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Listen: Episode #157 "Toward a Global Plastics Treaty"
Upstream's The Indisposable Podcast is centered around moving past disposables and paving the way to reuse. In the most recent episode, they discuss the ongoing negotiations of the Global Plastics Treaty. If you have not heard about the treaty, this would be a great first step to learn more about the challenges, potential outcomes, and actions that we can take during this historic effort. Check out Break Free From Plastic's demands here.
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Attend: Plastic-Free MKE's T-shirt Tote Social!
Plastic-Free MKE is hosting a t-shirt tote bag making day on June 22nd from 1:00-2:30 pm at the School of Freshwater Sciences - 600 E. Greenfield Avenue in room 1099. All bags will be donated to the Coalition on the Lead Emergency's Lead Safe & Healthy Homes Project Cooking with COLE classes. We'll provide t-shirts and snacks; bring your friends, family, neighbors, and kids along and any other reusable bags you aren't using to collect for COLE. Feel free to also bring your own t-shirts that you don't wear anymore. Registration is encouraged but not required!
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9 emerging names to know in reuse
"Plastic-Free MKE brings together Milwaukee residents, small business owners, agencies and nonprofits to reach a critical mass against the plastic crisis."
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Minnesota governor signs packaging EPR law with mixed response from recyclers
"The shared responsibility model calls for producers to pay half of recycling costs starting in 2029 and ramp up their share of costs incrementally. By 2031, producers will pay at least 90%. Producers include brands, packaging manufacturers or distributors, depending on the scenario."
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Taking Out the Trash: A Look at Extended Producer Responsibility
“Aaniin (Anishinaabemowin for: Hello everyone), eco-warriors, and recycling enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into the wild world of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) – the unsung superhero of waste management and a powerful tool for environmental protection, including protecting our precious waters (niibii)!"
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Coalition Member Spotlight
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Mermaid Echo: Mermaid Echo is not your average mermaid. Echo is a mermaid scientist who partners with organizations like Milwaukee Riverkeeper and Discovery World to help educate people on our freshwater ecosystems! This past year, Echo hosted educational lessons on microplastics, pollution, and invasive species. They show their dedication to the health of our waterways and emphasize the importance of community engagement. Echo has paved the way for education and entertainment in Milwaukee and continues reiterating the importance of reducing plastic pollution. Their work is both influential and engaging providing a fun and exciting atmosphere for learning. Catch Mermaid Echo at upcoming shows at the Reiman Aquarium at Discovery World and future Milwaukee Riverkeeper events!
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