The mission of Plastic Pollution Coalition is to stop plastic pollution and its toxic impacts on humans, the environment, and wildlife worldwide. ...more »

Plastic Pollution Coalition provides a platform for strategic planning and coherent communications; increases awareness and understanding of the problem and sustainable solutions; and empowers action to eliminate the negative impacts of plastics on the environment, wildlife, marine life, and human health.

• Reduce your bottled water use! Take the pledge to only use bottled water when absolutely necessary. Take the pledge »
• Or become a fan of Get Off the Bottle on Facebook: Become a Fan »
• There are many filters on the market today. The best way to know which one is right for you is to either have your water sent away and tested or buy an at home testing kit. Depending on the quality of water in your area you may want a point-of-entry filter (treats your water before it gets distributed through the house) or a point-of-use unit (faucet filters, countertop filters, pitcher filters, etc). You can also replace your office or home water cooler with a Bottle-less Water Cooler (also called Point-of-Use Water Coolers). These coolers plug right into your waterline and filter your water. You can still get hot and cold water the same way you did from your bottled water cooler minus the risk of BPA.

  We are big fans of Multi-Pure which offer a variety of filtration options and price points for your home and office. Consumers Digest has selected Multi-Pure’s Aqua Dome unit to be a BEST BUY in their August 2009 issue! This is the 3rd time in the past several years that a Multi-Pure system has been selected for this prestigious honor!

• Carry a refillable water container (we like Klean Kanteens) rather thanbuying bottled water. Production, transportation, and disposal of bottledwater consume large quantities of water (and energy). Buy It »
• You can actually conserve water by switching from the bottle to the tap.You can find out how the water quality in your area is here: EPA.gov »
• Replace your office or home water cooler with a Bottle-less Water Cooler (also called Point-of-Use Water Coolers). These coolers plug right into your waterline and filter your water. You can still get hot and cold water the same way you did from your bottled water cooler minus the risk of BPA.
• Say NO to single use disposable plastics (S.U.P’s) like bags and bottles, straws, cups, plates, and silverware. Please sign the S.U.P.E.R Hero Pledge.
• Carry reusable shopping bags.
• Say no to plastic produce bags.
• Carry a stainless steel travel mug at all times for coffee and other drinks while out and about
• Buy from bulk bins as much as possible – bring your own containers (cotton bags, paper bags, stainless steel or wood containers).
• Choose milk in returnable glass bottles.
• Bring your own container for meat, prepared foods, take-out, and leftovers.
• Sign the letter to Jennifer Aniston urging her to end her contract with Smart Water: Sign It »
• Tell your local officials to put the repair of water infrastructure at the top of their agenda
• Take shorter showers. Shorten your shower by a minute or two and you'll save up to 150 gallons per month
• Invest in a low-flow toilet or put a plastic bottle filled with water in your toilet tank to reduce the amount of water used per flush.
• Turn off the tap while brushing teeth or shaving. Turn off the water while brushing your teeth and save 25 gallons a month. Turn off the water while you shave and save up to 300 gallons a month
• Turn off the water while you wash your hair to save up to 150 gallons a month
• Run dishwashers or laundry machines only when full. Washing dark clothes in cold water saves both on water and energy while it helps your clothes to keep their colors
• Use water left over from cooking for houseplants.
• Choose landscaping plants with low water requirements.
• Eat foods that require less water to produce. The amount of water used to produce animal products and processed foods like soda and chips far exceeds the amount used for growing vegetables and grains.
• When grocery shopping, try to buy more whole foods like vegetables that are in season, and a variety of grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds.
• Patronize businesses with sound water conservation practices.
• Find out if any of your local car wash establishments recycle their wash water, and give your business to the one with the best water conservation practices.
• Visit "Think Outside the Bottle," Corporate Accountability International's campaign working to challenge corporate control of water and promote, protect and ensure public funding for our public water systems.
• When you give your pet fresh water, don't throw the old water down the drain. Use it to water your trees or shrubs
• When you have ice left in your cup from a take-out restaurant, don't throw it in the trash, dump it on a plant
• Keep a bucket in the shower to catch water as it warms up or runs. Use this water to flush toilets or water plants
• When you are washing your hands, don't let the water run while you lather
• On July 15, 2009, Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR-3) introduced H.R.3202, which would create such a trust fund. While the bill is excellent in many respects, it should be strengthened to ensure public dollars go to public water systems, not to subsidize corporate profits of private water companies. By signing this petition, you can show your support for a Water Protection and Reinvestment Trust Fund that protects and strengthens our publicly owned water and wastewater systems. Sign It »

“Looks like we found the Atlantic Garbage Patch”.

Standing on the bow of the 72-foot Sea Dragon, our crew gazed silently at a trail of brown seaweed mats peppered with countless pieces of plastic trash. Bottle caps, shot gun shells, toys, flip-flops, and buckets marred the delicate, leafy-brown plants, gently floating this synthetic load of urban detritus.
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