Why I Want San Francisco to Charge Me for a To-Go Cup

Why I Want San Francisco to Charge Me for a To-Go Cup

In my volunteer job as the Rise Above Plastics program lead for the San Francisco Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, I work to reduce the usage of single-use plastics in San Francisco. Currently, I work with a coalition of other non-profits to help City Hall 

New Plastic Laws in California

New Plastic Laws in California

Every year I spend a few days talking to my state leaders about plastics. I work with a coalition of other non-profits to help craft, support, and pass plastic-related legislation. In “Current Plastic Pollution Bills” I talk about the bills we were focusing on this 

Microplastics in the San Francisco Bay

Microplastics in the San Francisco Bay

There are trillions of microplastic particles entering the San Francisco Bay each year. I dive into the report that quantified this pollution and go into what you can do to stop it.

Why “Green” Plastics Aren’t Any Better

Why “Green” Plastics Aren’t Any Better

Green is the new black when it comes to plastic. But don’t fall for the marketing, plastic is still plastic when it comes to pollution in the ocean.

Recycling is Not the Answer

Recycling is Not the Answer

Plastic pollution is a big problem and we are not going to solve it with recycling.