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More -possible plastic solutions

4/17/2018

Okay, I've been collecting links to helpful solutions to help stem the tide of the river of plastic we are producing at an alarming rate. My latest efforts have been directed at our local Board of Supervisors & City Council with a list of possible solutions/suggestions. They are a strong voice and can produce legislation which can help.
Here's a link to a PDF document of what I sent to Ryan Coonerty, John Leopold, Bruce McPherson, and City Council Mayor, Cynthia Chase. If you would like an editable version to use for yourself, please let me know and I will send you a Word doc.

Plastics Plea - updated documents

4/9/2018

By popular request - I've updated the document, so that it now contains links to Trader Joes, Wild Roots (formerly New Leaf in Felton & Boulder Creek) and info on the Santa Cruz Council members.
There is still the "boiler plate" letter which you can edit for yourself.
Plastic Plea Document (Word - can edit)
Plastic Plea Document (PDF)

I am also trying to find the names/locations of local businesses which help reduce, reuse, recycle plastics. I did find that Staff of Life carries in bulk, lots of shampoos, lotions, soaps, etc., and you can fill your own containers. They offer a lot of bulk products reducing the use of plastics.

Plastic Plea Continued

4/5/2018

Okay, I've added a bunch of contact info for our local efforts, and, along with a sample letter/boilerplate of a message, you can contact via mail, email, on-line contact forms. The boiler plate letter has video links, which I've updated to include one positive effort (San Francisco) to highlight what can be done. Word Doc (easy to edit) PDF doc

If you are able to contact the grocery stores, or Board of Supervisors, please do so. I use the boiler plate to copy and paste and update/make personal the individual message. Feel free to use it. I also try and include some ways the store can easily/positively reduce, reuse, recycle plastic products, and add the benefits of doing so. Give them some impetus to move forward. I also think we can make use of on-line "review" apps, i.e., Yelp, and other avenues. Even letters to the editors.

If you have any suggestions, please don't hesitate to send me info or post here.
Thanks!