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"Chemical recycling" facilities like plastic pyrolysis pose risks to workers and communities. These facilities only recycle a small amount of plastic waste and emits harmful pollutants.

“Chemical Recycling” Is a Toxic Trap As public concern grows about mountains of plastic trash, the plastics industry is promoting technologies that it misleadingly calls “chemical recycling” and touts as a solution to the plastic crisis. But it is a false solution that will not solve...

Welcome to Day 2 of Plastic Free July.

Today, we’re remembering the power of reusing what you already have. Practically, that can look like relocating old reusable containers, cups, and shopping bags to get more use out of them.

Many people find that reusing what they already have or purchasing second hand are great ways to save money, as well as preventing items from ending up in landfill.

Access the full Plastic Free July 2026 calendar here: plasticfreejuly.org/resources/assets