Let’s look at the effects of plastic usage:
Excerpt from The Truth about Plastic Recycling by Matt Ferrell
Excerpt from Are You Eating Microplastics Every Day by Ankur Shah
OUR MISSION
To eliminate the use of plastic in the community.
WHAT'S NEW
Replace Plastic Bags Alliance – We’re working with Geetha Foods to eliminate plastic bags in their stores and replace them with reusable cotton bags.
Sketchbook Brewing Co. is hosting a panel discussion by a UIC scientist, Rob Sargis and public officials who warn of the impact of plastic on our health.
Marketplace on Oakton will be the next store to replace plastic with non-toxic alternatives.
BAG PALS
Mostly and Sometimes are two Bag Pals. Together they will tell you all about why and how to replace plastic bags whenever you go shopping.
On this day, they met at a grocery store self-check out.
MOSTLY: Did you know that most plastics are made from oil and gas?
SOMETIMES: I haven’t thought about it. So you’re saying plastic bags are made from oil and gas.
MOSTLY: When people consume less at home and in cars, the industry sells more plastic to make up for it. Plastic makes people sick.
SOMETIMES: Oh, you mean they should use us instead, because we’re cotton.
Click here to see how MOSTLY responds.
Our Sponsors
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This project started in early 2023 with a collaboration between Jonathan Lavin of the Rotary Club of Skokie Valley, and Howard Meyer of the Skokie Chamber of Commerce and Ivy Sundell. Replace Plastic became an Illinois non-profit organization in December, 2023. It is now a 501(c)3 charitable organization.
If you are interested in joining us to replace plastic in your business, email replaceplastic2@gmail.com