Waste Free Edmonton

Single-use plastics not only cause pollution - litter, micro-plastic, leaching of chemicals, etc but they may also be a contributor to climate change. #Reduce #Reuse #Refill https://www.facebook.com/1MillionWomen/vi deos/2200630153557448/

Great little video explaining the history, science, and uses of plastic. "40% of plastic is used for packaging" #MicroPlastic #BeTheChange #BreakFreeFromPlastic #Reduce #Refill https://youtu.be/RS7IzU2VJIQ

When we order take-out food we get more than food delivered to us. We get lots of single-use plastic items and extra paper items (napkins and containers). If you need to get a meal to go, consider taking your own reusable containers & have them refilled. If that doesn't work ask them NOT to send cutlery or napkins, etc. AND if they do you will not buy from them again. #Reduce #Reuse #Refill https://youtu.be/5qx2WFpNTPs

We like this guy. He admits he was quite unaware of the problem of single-use plastic in our societies until he went to Thailand and saw the absurdity of the level of plastic use. A great awakening about this problem and he has taken action. #BeTheChange https://www.facebook.com/drewbinsky/video s/1837880572915530/

Check out this video from HuffPost I don't like a few spots in the dialogue. The breaking down into micro-plastic is not caused by marine life eating plastic. The answer is - we need to #Reduce our #PlasticFootprint https://www.facebook.com/HuffPost/videos/ 715104208832117/

We are pleased to announce that BRU Coffee + Beer House has ditched single use plastic straws. Will the rest of #jasperave follow suit? We hope so! . BRU Coffee + Beer House . #yeg #yeggers #edmonton #edm #780 #alberta #ab #canada #yegfoodie #yegeats #yeglocal #yegrestaurants #yeglife #edmpeople #edmlifestyle #edmontonrestaurants #stopsuckingyeg #strawfreeedmonton #strawssuck #saynotostraws #refusethestraw #refusesingleuse #wastefreeyeg #skipthestraw #plasticpollution #plasticfree #plasticfreeliving #ditchdisposables #brucoffee

We are thrilled to announce that Waste Free Edmonton co-founder Melissa Gorrie is one of the finalists in the running to be named "Sustainability Citizen of the Year (Adult)" in Sustainable Food Edmonton's inaugural Golden Wheelbarrow Awards. This is for her work with Waste Free Edmonton, as well as her volunteer engagement with several other environmental organisations. I encourage you to take 1 minute to vote for her: http://www.sustainablefoodedmonton.org/go lden-wheelbarrow-a…

#PackItOut Here is a call out to boaters to retrieve plastic from the waterways when they see it. Good program. We can pick up litter wherever we are. #EveryBitHelps #ChooseToRefuse https://youtu.be/AgZMV69cgYI

Here is a #sendmebackSaturday post to a contest participant from our July #plasticfree challenge. Rebekah wrote: “Although it might not seem like much, every load of diapers washed is that many diapers saved from the landfill .. it’s not just for the month of July either, we’ve been #clothstrong for a year and a half now!! #makeclothmainstream (also, if we ever have another babe I never have to buy another diaper! - saving me $$).” We love your initiative and efforts! . 📷: @rebekah_3 . #yeg #yeggers #edmonton #edm #780 #alberta #ab #canada #yeglocal #yeglife #edmpeople #edmlifestyle #stopsuckingyeg #strawfreeedmonton #strawssuck #saynotostraws #refusethestraw #refusesingleuse #wastefreeyeg #skipthestraw #plasticpollution #plasticfreeliving #ditchdisposables #clothdiapers #clothdiaper #clothdiapersrock

Another business has joined our #LastStrawEdmonton campaign - thank you Continental Treat Fine Bistro Gluten Free for going straw-free! . Continental Treat Fine Bistro Gluten Free . #yeg #yeggers #edmonton #edm #780 #alberta #ab #canada #yegfoodie #yegeats #yeglocal #yegrestaurants #yeglife #edmpeople #edmlifestyle #edmontonrestaurants #stopsuckingyeg #strawfreeedmonton #strawssuck #saynotostraws #refusethestraw #refusesingleuse #wastefreeyeg #skipthestraw #plasticpollution #plasticfree #plasticfreeliving #ditchdisposables #glutenfree

Plastic "using about 6% of all extract oil" We wonder what percentage of that is single-use plastic. Only about 9% get recycled https://youtu.be/beQpO3dlDU8

Recycling is not a sustainable solution. #PlasticPollutes #Reuse #Refill https://youtu.be/9znvqIkIM-A

“You can make a difference”. Keep this in mind. There are many environmental issues facing our planet, and sometimes they all seem too big. But you don’t have to be a mutated reptile superhero with martial arts skills to help. You can be part of the change. . #yeg #yeggers #edmonton #edm #780 #alberta #ab #canada #yeglife #edmpeople #edmlifestyle #stopsuckingyeg #strawfreeedmonton #strawssuck #saynotostraws #nostraws #refusethestraw #refusesingleuse #wastefreeyeg #skipthestraw #plasticpollution #plasticfree #plasticfreeliving #ditchdisposables #laststrawedmonton #teenagemutantninjaturtles #teenagemutantninjaturtle #volunteeryeg #volunteer #volunteering

Kind of makes you not yearn to head off to some tropical paradise when there are images like this. Pollution is not local. #PlasticIsForever https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews/videos/1 0155987449172217/

Volunteering is fun (just look at the smiles on Donatello and Michelangelo's faces!)! And volunteering for Waste Free Edmonton is extremely fun (and rewarding)! Check out https://wastefreeedmonton.ca/volunteer-op portunities/ for our available positions. . #yeg #yeggers #edmonton #edm #780 #alberta #ab #canada #yeglife #edmpeople #edmlifestyle #stopsuckingyeg #strawfreeedmonton #strawssuck #saynotostraws #nostraws #refusethestraw #refusesingleuse #wastefreeyeg #skipthestraw #plasticpollution #plasticfree #plasticfreeliving #ditchdisposables #laststrawedmonton #teenagemutantninjaturtles #teenagemutantninjaturtle #volunteeryeg #volunteer #volunteering

It is important to ask questions before buying a product. What is the environmental cost of this product? What effect on the environment did this product have through its manufacture, transportation, use and disposal? And taking that into consideration, do we really need it? . #yeg #yeggers #edmonton #edm #780 #alberta #ab #canada #yeglife #edmpeople #edmlifestyle #stopsuckingyeg #strawfreeedmonton #strawssuck #saynotostraws #nostraws #refusethestraw #refusesingleuse #wastefreeyeg #skipthestraw #plasticpollution #plasticfree #plasticfreeliving #ditchdisposables #laststrawedmonton #teenagemutantninjaturtles #teenagemutantninjaturtle #mindfulmonday #mindfulnessmonday #minimalist

Remember when the plastic pop rings were the main problem that people thought about when discussing harm to marine life? Well, it is still a problem, but now we know so much more about the harmful effects of plastic on wildlife. Avoid single-use plastics, and yes, if you see litter, please pick it up! . #yeg #yeggers #edmonton #edm #780 #alberta #ab #canada #yeglife #edmpeople #edmlifestyle #stopsuckingyeg #strawfreeedmonton #strawssuck #saynotostraws #nostraws #refusethestraw #refusesingleuse #wastefreeyeg #skipthestraw #plasticpollution #plasticfree #plasticfreeliving #ditchdisposables #laststrawedmonton #teenagemutantninjaturtles #teenagemutantninjaturtle #sundayfunday #sundayread #weekendvibes

“Join a group to fight for our planet” and “keep informed”. We recommend joining Waste Free Edmonton as one way to do this! Please check our website for our current volunteer opportunities. . #yeg #yeggers #edmonton #edm #780 #alberta #ab #canada #yeglife #edmpeople #edmlifestyle #stopsuckingyeg #strawfreeedmonton #strawssuck #saynotostraws #nostraws #refusethestraw #refusesingleuse #wastefreeyeg #skipthestraw #plasticpollution #plasticfree #plasticfreeliving #ditchdisposables #laststrawedmonton #teenagemutantninjaturtles #teenagemutantninjaturtle #socialsaturday #takemebacksaturday #saturdayvibes