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Did you know that a small change in the materials we use can make a huge difference in reducing our environmental impact? 🌱 Learn about our efforts to minimize fossil-fuel-based plastic usage and how it positively affects the planet. #ecofriendly #sustainabilitymatters

Thank you for joining us for #TheCircularEconomyQuiz 5 Years In, we have found that meaningful progress is possible to tackle plastic waste and pollution - but the world remains significantly off track. To learn more, explore the Global Commitment Five Years In paper to delve into all the insights and discover the three pivotal hurdles: https://lnkd.in/e-qfRsEM

I wanted to share this with my network (especially New Yorkers) to build awareness of 2 important pieces of legislation that we are trying to pass in the state related to reducing Single Use Plastic via packaging and recycling. See below and LMK if you are interested in knowing how you can help support this. #noexcuseforsingleuse #planetorplastic #environment #makeadifference

Every piece of plastic has a carbon footprint, from production to decay. 🌍 Together, we can reduce plastic waste and protect our planet. #ResearchUpdate #PlasticSafety #PlasticPollutionResearch #ProtectOurOceans #PlasticResearch #BPAFree #ScienceForChange #ResearchInsights #ChemicalAlert #ChemicalsInPlastic #ProtectOurFuture #SustainableBusiness #ChemicalSafetyInPlastics #PlasticHealthRisks #ClimateAction #PlasticImpact

The initiative to facilitate toy exchanges among families represents a commendable effort towards reducing plastic waste and promoting sustainability. By encouraging the reuse and redistribution of toys that are no longer in use, this innovative approach addresses the pressing environmental challenge of plastic pollution while fostering community engagement and resource conservation. At its core, the concept of toy exchange embodies the principles of circular economy and resource efficiency, aligning with the broader objectives outlined in Sustainable Development Goal 12 (SDG12) - Responsible Consumption and Production. By promoting the reuse and sharing of toys, the initiative contributes to the reduction of waste generation and encourages more sustainable consumption patterns among families. Moreover, the emphasis on innovation in reducing plastic waste underscores the importance of collaborative efforts and cross-sector partnerships in addressing complex environmental issues. Through platforms such as UpLink, innovators and stakeholders from various sectors can come together to exchange ideas, share best practices, and collectively work towards achieving sustainability goals. The integration of this initiative into the Global Plastic Action Partnership further amplifies its impact and visibility on a global scale. By leveraging the collective expertise and resources of public and private sector partners, the initiative can scale up its efforts and drive meaningful change in plastic waste reduction strategies. However, while the toy exchange program holds promise in addressing plastic waste at the household level, it is essential to consider the broader systemic challenges and opportunities for intervention. This includes exploring ways to incentivize participation, ensure inclusivity, and address potential barriers to adoption, such as logistical constraints or cultural norms. In conclusion, the initiative to facilitate toy exchanges as a means of reducing plastic waste exemplifies innovative thinking and collaborative action towards achieving sustainability objectives. By leveraging community participation, cross-sector partnerships, and technological platforms, the initiative has the potential to make a meaningful contribution towards advancing SDG12 and promoting a more circular and sustainable economy. Learn more about our innovators reducing plastic waste on UpLink: [Link to the initiative] #SDG12 #CircularEconomy #PlasticWaste #Innovation #Sustainability #GlobalPartnerships

At the end of this week, New York votes on the Packaging Reduction Act. While expected to pass, we can’t leave such a crucial decision to chance! This bill, set to be the most comprehensive waste reduction act in the country, aims to slash single-use plastics by 30%, ban harmful chemicals in packaging, and shift waste management costs back to producers. Make your voice heard—contact your State Senator and Assemblymember TODAY to ensure they vote YES. #packagingreductionact #nylegistlation #environment #reuse #environmentalpolicy #nysustainability #vote #beyondplastics

An estimated 11 million metric tons of plastic waste enter our oceans each year! California’s Statewide Microplastics Strategy (bit.ly/OPC-MPS) highlights actions to prevent this flow of plastic, including turning off the tap by reducing plastics at the source. Follow along with us this #PlasticFreeJuly to learn more - AND make a difference!

The issue of plastic waste in oral care is a significant aspect of the broader #environmental crisis. Millions of plastic toothbrushes and related products annually contribute to landfill and ocean #pollution. As consumers seek more #ecofriendly options, #wooden oral care products have gained popularity as a potential solution. However, the path to genuine #sustainability is intricate, involving a deep understanding of materials and manufacturing processes. We discuss this topic in the article 👉 https://hubs.la/Q02fYX8N0

From the points below, which ones have you practiced?🤔 Mishandling of plastic waste can cause significant environmental damages and health issues. Please share your thoughts in the comments section below!👇 #advancingsustainability #thinkcircular #recyclingtoday #callforrecycling #circularinnovation #sustainabilityproject #circulareconomy #paneragroup

Toys Are Us🤹♂️🤸♂️: Make It Play And Re-Play🤹♀️🤸♀️! The joy of childhood brings lots of fondest memories but how many children of the world in every generation have those memories they would love to reminisce during their lifetime? Or it only holds for middle and high income countries with families that can afford to give a playful environment for their children to be children. Why it matters to parents to let their children enjoy their playful years is because it is in those years that they start building relationship with their siblings, age-peers, parents and learn and hone their social skills while they discover their cognitive skills and talents which could help them a lot in their growing years to become better children to their parents, neighbors, and members of the community. Maybe overlooked by some parents, one thing so instrumental in moulding the mind, behavior, and habit of children are the kind of toys they give to play of and with, not just toys in general but toys that are safe, enjoyable, and challenging, at the same time.Toys that teach them how to discover and use their senses, particulary, their sense of association, identification, and task building and completion and dexterity. Such should be the main function of toys that toymakers should design and produce but come to think of it, how much toys are produced worlwide and what materials are they made of and what happen after these toys reach their useful lives, or damaged, or gone thru wear and tear, or past their obsolescene, where can we find them in their retirement? Can they be given multiple lives to extend their purpose of bringing joy, education, and experience to those children of families who can't afford it owing to having less or nothing in life? Rather having those toys end up in garage, storage, or anywhere to occupy usable space and gather dust or be thrown out in garbage bin and finally, land in landfill or floating somewhere as environmental hazards, why not having them breath a renewed life for kids to continue its playing tradition? Concern for the well-being of children and environmental sustainability and stability are of paramount importance in this critical time when threat of #climatechange coming from human-induced polluting activities are putting us and the planet in a very perilous situation if not seriously acted upon while there is still time to do so, albeit, getting narrower as climate scientist and pundits are drumbeating and sounding the alarm for so long a time now. But despite, the hard-headedness, callousness of greedy businesses and half-sleeping or consenting governments, there are creative, well-intent, and good-hearted people much willing and happy to fill in their "#service_gap" and come up with brilliant ideas, not only helping the kids, especially that of low income countries, but the environment as well. Mind us, they do help a lot to these kids' joy awareness and environmental impact. Let's take a look👇!