Take Action:
Minimize Waste & Climate Change
Every Small Step Counts!
Take action today to reduce plastic and food waste and advocate for systemic change.
Plastic Waste
Plastic is a big problem for our environment and health. We can help by using less single-use plastic and switching to reusable options like refillable bottles and bags. Simple actions, like avoiding plastic packaging, supporting aligning policies, and joining community efforts, can
make a big difference in creating a cleaner, healthier world.
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How to Participate:
For one week, collect all your household plastic waste
Use the Plastic Collection Data Sheet to record your items
Email us your Data Sheet and photos of the plastic with the email heading: “Plastic Reduction Challenge”
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Watch Plastic-Free How-To Videos by, WMCA Member, Marnie Jackson:
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Advocating for policy changes is a powerful way to create big solutions for plastic and waste reduction. Here are some key initiatives and resources to explore:
Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act (HR-5845)
California Circular Economy and Plastic Pollution Reduction Act
Solid waste: packaging and products (SB-54)
Solid waste: packaging and products (AB-1080)
By supporting these efforts, you can help push for stronger policies that reduce waste and protect the environment.
Food Waste
Reducing food waste is a powerful way to combat climate change and support community resilience. By planning meals, buying locally, and composting scraps, we can keep food out of landfills where they generate harmful methane emissions. By supporting food recovery programs, better policies, we can create a future where food is used wisely.
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Plan meals and shop with a list to avoid overbuying
Store food properly to extend its shelf life
Understand expiration dates (“best by” vs. “use by”)
Compost food scraps instead of throwing them away
Fun fact: An average family of four can save up to $1,500 a year by reducing food waste.
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Join the West Marin Glean Team
Organize Seed and Seedling Exchanges
Expand Home Gardening
Support Local Farms & Farmers’ Markets
Contribute to Food Pantries & Food Banks
Promote Composting
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Project Ideas from “Decarbonizing California by 2025” Participants:
Support food recovery initiatives
Encourage zero-waste practices at schools and restaurants
Advocate for creative solutions to redirect unused food to those in need
Contact us to get involved with food waste projects in West Marin.