Plastic Albatross

for Brooklyn’s toxin-free future…

plas•tic al•ba•tross
(plas-tik lb-tros)

1. The Plastic Albatross is a community-focused campaign that provides helpful information about toxins in PLASTICS and other household products, and how these substances affect our health and environment.

2. We encourage local families, businesses, and organizations to limit their exposure to and consumption of plastic and commonly used toxic chemicals to work toward a toxin-free future!

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• Take Small Steps

  1. Household: Avoid plastic-packaged, laundry detergents containing fragrances. Choose non-toxic, plastic-free alternatives like Soap Nuts.
  2. Community: Encourage neighborhood businesses to end plastic bagging and require customers to bring their own bag.
  3. Policy: Ask your Representatives to improve toxic chemical policy in America and reform the Toxic Substances Control Act! Find and contact your elected officals here.
  4. Guerrilla: "Hide" the rolls of plastic bags in the Supermarket produce aisle by covering them with a printed muslin bag that asks the proprietor to provide plastic-free alternatives.

Plastic Albatross 2010