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Plastic Free July
Coverage of Plastic Free July in the Nexus archive.
Miami-Dade Countyplace1Hope Hydrationorganization1Daniella Levine Cavaperson1Cristina Gneccoperson1Jorge Richardsonperson1Debris Free Oceansorganization15 Gyres Instituteorganization1Oceana South Floridaorganization1Rebecca Prince-Ruizperson1Heal the Bayorganization1L.A. Waterkeeperorganization1Surfrider Foundationorganization1Microplasticstopic1single-use plasticstopic1
- Miami-Dade launches hydration stations to kick off Plastic Free July
Miami-Dade County launched Hope Hydration Stations to provide free filtered water, aiming to reduce plastic use as part of Plastic Free July. Experts highlight the urgency of cutting plastic waste due to environmental crises, emphasizing the need for consumer action over reliance on recycling.
- Get ready for Plastic Free July — the eco-challenge you've probably never heard of
Plastic Free July, an eco-challenge started in 2011 by Australian activist Rebecca Prince-Ruiz, encourages reducing single-use plastic consumption. Environmental groups in L.A. and Orange counties, such as Heal the Bay and Surfrider Foundation, promote the initiative, highlighting microplastics' health risks and offering actionable steps like avoiding plastic straws.