We are calling on the government to tax the import and production of virgin plastics and funnel that income into subsidizing the use of recycled plastics which will help us see more plastic being recycled, less money traveling into the hands of oil producers, and less plastic in our landfills.
Petition Link:
WHY
Plastic is a highly recyclable material. However, the vast majority (around 90%) ends up in landfills. And that's because recycling costs money, and in the end, virgin plastics end up being cheaper. If we want to make a difference in this pollution epidemic, we need to work it at the source... Money.
Plastic pollution has become a massive issue for New Zealand and the planet. But the issue lies in the economics of recycling it: it's simply not profitable. By shifting the tides, even just a little bit, towards the use of recycled plastics, we can drive local entities towards making greater efforts to fight this war on pollution. We can also ensure that there is large, bold labeling of plastic types so consumers are able to sort their recyclables with greater ease and accuracy.
It's important because we're currently using little plastic bags that last for 200 years as single-use packaging for things like instant rice. The problem of plastic recycling and its longevity has been on people's minds since around the 50s until the oil industry convinced the general public that it'd all be recycled. In 2016 next to all plastic recycling has stopped because China stopped taking it, so now we've got to come up with long-term strategies to avoid massive plastic pollution, and all the health and ecological repercussions that come with that.
Not only would taxing virgin plastic imports and production change the economics of recycling, it also addresses a party that has been getting away with poisoning New Zealand's land, waters, and people for over 50 years. Perhaps they deserve a very high tax, but that's up to the policymakers.
Some references:
[https://sciencenorway.no/forskningno-norway-plastic/why-is-so-little-plastic-actually-recycled/1457439?fbclid=IwAR1aPgdSUKXcpyebJiYTaE5CgYv1IpOrWF0MXJurRVmDWqfOcrh9HIOkiR4](https://sciencenorway.no/forskningno-norway-plastic/why-is-so-little-plastic-actually-recycled/1457439?f
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(Serious question). While in Europe plastic is surely disappearing from any kind of packaging, I feel in Korea it’s absolutely not changing at all. Plastic use is pretty huge, it’s impossible to avoid it while living in Korea. Any idea why ?
https://actionnetwork.org/forms/call-higgins-bffppa
Environmentalists are urging calls to Congressmember Brian Higgins to cosponsor the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act (H.R.2238) today before 5pm
In 2021, NY-26 residents engaged with Rep. Higgins on the BFFPPA through constituent meetings, town halls, and letters to the editor. Seventeen NY Representatives have cosponsored this important bill, including Representatives Antonio Delgado, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Joseph Morelle, and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Rep. Higgins is very interested in this bill but needs to see more constituent support to sign on.
Reasons to support the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act:
- Less than 9% of plastic is recycled, and a third of plastic waste winds up in the environment. There is more than 1 metric ton of plastic for every person on Earth!
- Plastic pollution is one of the greatest challenges to our climate, health, and water systems. By 2050, there could be more plastic in the ocean than fish. 2-4% of dust is microplastic. We are eating, breathing, and drinking microplastics.
- A new report published in October 2021 found that emissions from US plastic production will exceed US coal-fired power plants by 2030 without intervention
- The US produces the most plastic waste per capita than any other country
- The BFFPPA would put a moratorium on new permits for plastic product
As Auxiliarists, we are concerned about our oceans and waterways. Plastic bags are banned in some states already and will be banned in many other states soon. Help combat fashion and plastic pollution: Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle T-Shirts into No Sew Tote Bags!
Refer to the attached flyer for detailed instructions on how to create your own tote bags!
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We are calling on the government to tax the import and production of virgin plastics and funnel that income into subsidizing the use of recycled plastics which will help us see more plastic being recycled, less money traveling into the hands of oil producers, and less plastic in our landfills.
Petition Link:
WHY
Plastic is a highly recyclable material. However, the vast majority (around 90%) ends up in landfills. And that's because recycling costs money, and in the end, virgin plastics end up being cheaper. If we want to make a difference in this pollution epidemic, we need to work it at the source... Money.
Plastic pollution has become a massive issue for New Zealand and the planet. But the issue lies in the economics of recycling it: it's simply not profitable. By shifting the tides, even just a little bit, towards the use of recycled plastics, we can drive local entities towards making greater efforts to fight this war on pollution. We can also ensure that there is large, bold labeling of plastic types so consumers are able to sort their recyclables with greater ease and accuracy.
It's important because we're currently using little plastic bags that last for 200 years as single-use packaging for things like instant rice. The problem of plastic recycling and its longevity has been on people's minds since around the 50s until the oil industry convinced the general public that it'd all be recycled. In 2016 next to all plastic recycling has stopped because China stopped taking it, so now we've got to come up with long-term strategies to avoid massive plastic pollution, and all the health and ecological repercussions that come with that.
Not only would taxing virgin plastic imports and production change the economics of recycling, it also addresses a party that has been getting away with poisoning New Zealand's land, waters, and people for over 50 years. Perhaps they deserve a very high tax, but that's up to the policymakers.
Some references:
[https://sciencenorway.no/forskningno-norway-plastic/why-is-so-little-plastic-actually-recycled/1457439?fbclid=IwAR1aPgdSUKXcpyebJiYTaE5CgYv1IpOrWF0MXJurRVmDWqfOcrh9HIOkiR4](https://sciencenorway.no/forskningno-norway-plastic/why-is-so-little-plastic-actually-recycled/1457439?f
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Petition Link:
WHY
Plastic is a highly recyclable material. However, the vast majority (around 90%) ends up in landfills. And that's because recycling costs money, and in the end, virgin plastics end up being cheaper. If we want to make a difference in this pollution epidemic, we need to work it at the source... Money.
Plastic pollution has become a massive issue for New Zealand and the planet. But the issue lies in the economics of recycling it: it's simply not profitable. By shifting the tides, even just a little bit, towards the use of recycled plastics, we can drive local entities towards making greater efforts to fight this war on pollution. We can also ensure that there is large, bold labeling of plastic types so consumers are able to sort their recyclables with greater ease and accuracy.
It's important because we're currently using little plastic bags that last for 200 years as single-use packaging for things like instant rice. The problem of plastic recycling and its longevity has been on people's minds since around the 50s until the oil industry convinced the general public that it'd all be recycled. In 2016 next to all plastic recycling has stopped because China stopped taking it, so now we've got to come up with long-term strategies to avoid massive plastic pollution, and all the health and ecological repercussions that come with that.
Not only would taxing virgin plastic imports and production change the economics of recycling, it also addresses a party that has been getting away with poisoning New Zealand's land, waters, and people for over 50 years. Perhaps they deserve a very high tax, but that's up to the policymakers.
Some references:
[https://sciencenorway.no/forskningno-norway-plastic/why-is-so-little-plastic-actually-recycled/1457439?fbclid=IwAR1aPgdSUKXcpyebJiYTaE5CgYv1IpOrWF0MXJurRVmDWqfOcrh9HIOkiR4](https://sciencenorway.no/forskningno-norway-plastic/why-is-so-little-plastic-actually-recycled/1457439?
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