Talking Trash

Let's Talk Trash...(Saturday 15 at 2pm)
In a perfect world, every time we put a takeout container or a coffee cup in the recycling bin, these single-use plastics will be neatly sorted, recycled, and made into useful new plastics. Unfortunately, for a significant majority of the United States’ plastic waste, that is not the reality. So if our plastic waste is not being processed in local recycling facilities, where is it ending up? That’s where waste exporting comes in.
Plastic waste has been exported and counted as “recycled” by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the waste and recycling industry for decades. The U.S. Census Bureau data shows exports to China and other countries dating back to 1992, the first year in the database. Without documented traceability of the final fate of the plastic waste, bales of waste plastic collected from municipal and commercial recycling systems were loaded onto trucks and shipped to buyers in foreign countries, many of which had inexpensive labor, no health and safety standards, few environmental regulations and no guarantee that the plastic waste would actually be recycled.
As it stands, our plastic consumption far outpaces our ability to dispose it. Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental crises facing our planet, and specifically the concentration of microplastics in our oceans threatens biodiversity and the health of both marine life and humans. Until a more sustainable and comparable discovery is made for a material substitute for plastic, governments, corporations, and individuals must get creative in finding solutions to reduce and repurpose our plastic waste.
Let's come together to explore how diversity enriches our environmental efforts and how we can create a more inclusive and sustainable future. From sharing knowledge to appreciating nature, this event will inspire you to make a positive impact on the planet while embracing the beauty of our differences. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a meaningful discussion that transcends boundaries and fosters a deeper connection with the environment and each other.
Agenda....coming soon...
1:30 pm Gates open at 12393 1st St. Yucaipa, CA
2:00pm Introduction to group
4pm end