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Meet with the Co-op's Plastic Reduction Task Force to discuss ongoing and new projects to reduce single use plastics at the Co-op! The meeting will be virtual. Please email if interested. Note that if this date doesn't work for you, a Recap Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 17 from 12:00 - 12:45. Organizer Email: outreach@weaversway.coop
Your Vote Matters: 2022 Midterm Elections and the Environment When it comes to the environment, our votes have never been more important than they will be in the 2022 Midterm Elections. In Philadelphia, because of its large population, good voter turnout can potentially determine the outcome of the Pennsylvania races for US Senate and Governor. Additionally on the ballot will be every seat in the PA House of Representatives and half of the State Senate seats. The choices have never been clearer between candidates committed to sustainability and renewable energy versus those who are pro-fossil fuels and opposed to policies
It’s the annual season for gift giving and that time of year when the U.S. sees an almost 25% increase in waste. This is a bonanza for the packaging industry, a significant boost in demand for plastic products, and further rationale for the fossil fuel industry to continue fracking. Join us virtually on Thursday, December 15, 6:30 - 8:00pm, for our next Philly Talks Trash Program, “From Packaging to Pollution,” a discussion led by experts who will provide a detailed look at how the fossil fuel industry is responsible for the huge rise in plastic manufacturing. We’ll discuss how this