5 Ways to Reduce Microplastic Pollution

5 Ways to Reduce Microplastic Pollution

In the last post, Why is Plastic Bad for the Ocean, I talked about how plastic harms our ocean but what about microplastics? First, what are microplastics? Microplastics are small plastic pieces less than 5 mm in length. They break off from larger pieces of 

Why is Plastic Bad for the Ocean?

Why is Plastic Bad for the Ocean?

You’ve probably heard about plastic pollution in the ocean. But do you know exactly why plastic is bad for the ocean?

Bulk Shopping for Beginners

Bulk Shopping for Beginners

You’ve started carrying a reusable water bottle and you bring your grocery bags to the store every time. Awesome job! You want to take the next step towards plastic-free living but you find bulk shopping to be a little intimidating and you’re not sure where 

Current Plastic Pollution Bills

Current Plastic Pollution Bills

There are a number of bills in the California State Legislature aiming to address the plastic pollution crisis. Recently, I spent the day lobbying in Sacramento for one of the larger ones SB54/AB1080 (California Circular Economy and Plastic Pollution Reduction Act) and talked about what 

Plastic-Free Road Trip

Plastic-Free Road Trip

Growing up in San Diego you generally avoid the beaches during the major holidays because it is packed and takes luck and ages to find parking. While Labor Day is not the worst it’s still no exception. As I mentioned in my Plastic-Free Basics post,