Apply: 2025 Marine Plastics Ambassador Program

EarthEcho International’s new Marine Plastics Ambassador Program is open for applications! EarthEcho has partnered with SC Johnson to build a network of youth to become Marine Plastics Ambassadors—a force for ocean restoration through the elimination of marine debris. This program will empower and engage 30 young changemakers (ages 16-22 in the Great Lakes and Southeast regions in US) with the skills and resources to execute plastics pollution mitigation campaigns or projects to address the issue authentically in their local communities. Application deadline is March 30th at 11:59 p.m. (ET).

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Take Action: Tell Coca-Cola to Bring Back Refill

Once upon a time, Coca-Cola set the standard for refillable glass bottles. But today, they’re known to be the top corporate plastic polluter in the world. In fact, Coca-Cola recently withdrew its pledge to switch 25% of its products to refillable packaging. They’re choosing to stick to single-use plastics over reuse and refill systems. Break Free From Plastic, and The Story of Stuff’s new video tells us how Coca-Cola has consistently broken its sustainability promises to its customers over the years. The two groups have organized a petition to tell Coca-Cola to recommit to their refillable packaging goals.

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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. 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. Use our code, PLASTIC, for $3 off your ticket!

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Opinion | Filters can protect kids from contaminated water

"Communities have largely been left on their own to find a safe solution for clean drinking water. Limited options often result in many people relying on plastic bottled water. But plastic bottled water is expensive and a health threat at every stage of existence. Plastic bottled water costs households hundreds to thousands of times more than tap water."

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Eating from plastic takeout containers can increase heart failure risk – study

"The novel two part, peer-reviewed study from Chinese researchers adds to mounting evidence of the risks associated with eating from plastic, and builds on previous evidence linking plastic chemicals to heart disease."

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The dirty truth about the global waste trade

"Americans throw away more than 15 billion pounds of electronic waste every year. In his new book 'Waste Wars,' Alexander Clapp reveals how millions of pounds of our trash gets shipped around the world, making a few people rich, and many people sick."

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Eco-Products and OZZI Join Forces to Expand Access to Reusable Containers and Systems

"Eco-Products® and OZZI® are partnering on a new multiprong initiative to make reusable foodservice containers more accessible to businesses, colleges, hospitals and other institutions."

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Green Baked Goods

Located inside Arts @ Large, Green Baked Goods offers a wide selection of drinks, delicious meals, and sweet treats. Everything is baked daily on-site using fresh, local ingredients. Co-owners Angela and Kevin bring over 20 years of combined experience in the service industry and established the cafe in 2020. In addition to operating a cafe, Green Baked Goods also offers catering services. They joined our program last summer and are committed to phasing out single-use plastics wherever possible. Let's thank Green Baked Goods for their dedication to sustainability, plastic consciousness, and forward-thinking practices! Explore their delicious menu on Facebook or Instagram at Green Baked Goods/@greenbakedgoods414.