PLASTIC FREE MARDI GRAS

Plastic Free Friday is a weekly commitment to reduce plastic use, especially single-use plastics, by choosing reusable, refillable, and plastic-free alternatives every Friday. Plastic use and disposal create widespread pollution, contaminate food and drinking water with microplastics and toxic chemicals, and are linked to serious health problems, including cancer, hormone disruption, and infertility. Plastic production relies on fossil fuels, releases greenhouse gases, and pollutes air, land, and water, causing serious harm to frontline communities living near petrochemical facilities. Through small, consistent actions, individuals and communities can reduce plastic pollution, protect public health, and work toward a more just and sustainable future.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE 

Starting Friday, February 20, stay tuned here for tips, cool promotions, toolkits, and more!

How to participate

1. Choose reusables on Fridays, and whenever possible.
   Bring reusable water bottles, cups, utensils, bags, and food containers. Avoid single-use plastics whenever possible.

2. Refill instead of rebuy
   Use refill stations or bulk options for household items, personal care products, and food.

3. Choose plastic-free alternatives
   Select glass, metal, paper, or compostable options for meals, storage, and shopping.

4. Learn and share
   Follow along for weekly tips, facts, and challenges. Share what you are doing and what you are learning to help build awareness.

5. Support frontline communities
   Plastic production and disposal contaminate food and drinking water with microplastics and toxic chemicals and are linked to serious health problems. Plastic relies on fossil fuels, releases greenhouse gases, and pollutes air, land, and water, causing harm to communities living near petrochemical facilities.