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The Plastic Project: Taking Steps to Reduce Plastic Waste in Oregon


WHAT IS THE PLASTIC PROJECT?

Founded in 2021, our mission has been to reduce plastic waste in Yamhill County.


Why do we need The Plastic Project?

Plastic curbside recycling is very limited, so we collect hard-to-recycle containers to keep them out of incinerators and landfills.


What kind of projects do you have?

Public education, industry plastic waste consultation, special events, and expanding collection opportunities


REFUSE - REDUCE - REUSE - THEN RECYCLE

 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS


Plastic Collection Events

February 11, June 10, and October 14

10am-1pm, First Baptist Church, 125 SE Cowls Street, McMinnville


Saturday, April 22, 11am-1pm

Earth Day Party, 200 NE Second, Kent Taylor Civic Hall, McMinnville



 


HEALTH ALERT!


Hot food or beverages in plastic containers like K-cups = poison in your body. To-go coffee cups are plastic lined. Take your own insulated mug instead. And please, never microwave food in a plastic container of any kind. Chemicals leach out into your food. Think about it! And play it safe by eliminating plastic containers for any food storage, despite the convenience.



 

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP


· Collection events · Fundraising · Speaking programs/Storytelling · Attend civic meetings

· Legislation and lobbying · Event booth staffing · Planning · Citizen action · Industry consulting · Grant writing


"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." --- Margaret Mead

 


We really need each other, and the sooner the better.

Let's talk.

CONTACT

503.207.5482

theplasticprojectZWM@gmail.com


Our mission is to lead by example to help McMinnville and Oregon become more
sustainable through pragmatic zero waste polices and civic engagement. 
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