Our Planet Our Future Mindful Eating

Our Planet Our Future Mindful Eating

Our Planet Our Future Mindful Eating   Today over 20 people from around the globe participated in Our Planet Our Future, Mindful Eating for Our Health and the Health of the Planet with speakers Paul van Egen, CEO Our Planet Our Future, and Dr. Lilian Cheung,...
Demystifying Microplastics in Shellfish

Demystifying Microplastics in Shellfish

Demystifying Microplastics in Shellfish   Is the consumption of shellfish a threat to human health?  Learn the truth on Wed. Oct 26 when Sandra Shumway PhD, DSc of UCONN Groton’s Department of Marine Sciences presents, “Demystifying Microplastics in Shellfish”. ...
Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels   Castro Valley Rotary Club in California recently assisted a local nutrition program for Senior Citizens in switching from using disposable food trays to reusable onez, resulting in a huge decrease in plastic waste..and a nicer meal experience....
Why can’t I recycle these

Why can’t I recycle these

Why can’t I recycle these   Why are plastic bottles (#1 PET) almost universally recyclable, but plastic clamshells (also #1 PET) considered to be worthless and rarely, if ever, considered recyclable? It has to do with how these two different containers are...
Rotary’s role in ending plastic waste

Rotary’s role in ending plastic waste

Rotary’s role in ending plastic waste   What can Rotary Clubs do to end plastic waste? The United Nations Environment Programme suggests a way forward – a way that Clubs can effectively reduce plastic waste, and lead their communities to do the same....