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Plastic Free July is a global movement helping millions of people reduce plastic waste - one small change at a time 🌊

Small swaps = big impact. Whether it's a reusable water bottle, shopping bag or food container, every choice adds up.

What's one plastic you're ready to replace this month? ♻️

National Pollinator Week is here! 🐝 Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators are essential to our food supply and local ecosystems — and they need our help. Whether you have a backyard or a balcony, here’s some actions you can take:

- Plant native flowers, shrubs, and trees
- Skip pesticides and herbicides whenever possible
- Choose reusable items and reduce single-use plastics to help protect local waterways
- Compost yard waste and food scraps to build healthier soil
- Leave leaves and bare soil for nesting pollinators

Small changes can make a big difference for pollinators and the environment we share 🌼

Noticed green scum or murky water in your neighborhood pond lately? It's likely algae — and while it's naturally occurring, excess nutrients can make it worse. The good news: what you do in your yard makes a difference. Here's how to help:

🌿 Keep leaves and grass clippings out of storm drains
🌿 Limit fertilizer use on your lawn
🌿 Don't feed the geese (yes, really — they produce 3 lbs of waste per day!)
🌿 Pick up pet waste - even in your own backyard!
🌿 Plant native buffers along the water's edge

Read more about stormwater ponds: https://brnw.ch/21x3fcj

What’s one small thing you do to help protect our environment at home or at work? Drop your go-to habits below – whether it’s using reusable bags, planting native species or keeping storm drains clear.

Your ideas could inspire someone else to become a Bay Star!

Wish recycling came with a cheat sheet? 📋 It does. Not sure what can (and can’t) be recycled? Don’t guess, just check our recycling lookup tool for Hampton Roads residents ♻️ https://brnw.ch/21x3fch