Major
Environmental Science
Anticipated Graduation Year
2022
Access Type
Open Access
Abstract
Plastics are harmful to the environment due to its inability to biodegrade, turning into microplastics instead. Single use plastics, while convenient, can lead to long term environmental damage. Working with the Edgewater Environmental Coalition, we went to 10 different restaurants around Edgewater. We advocated for the removal of single use plastics from their operations and to find alternatives to replace them. We learned that the restaurants were open to change or already implementing eco-friendly alternatives, such as compostable containers and utensils for takeout. This indicates that the Edgewater community is willing to take part in initiatives concerning the environment.
Community Partners
Edgewater Environmental Coalition
Faculty Mentors & Instructors
Tania Shusler
Streaming Media
Creative Commons License
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Reducing Single-Use Plastic In Chicago's Edgewater Neighborhood
Plastics are harmful to the environment due to its inability to biodegrade, turning into microplastics instead. Single use plastics, while convenient, can lead to long term environmental damage. Working with the Edgewater Environmental Coalition, we went to 10 different restaurants around Edgewater. We advocated for the removal of single use plastics from their operations and to find alternatives to replace them. We learned that the restaurants were open to change or already implementing eco-friendly alternatives, such as compostable containers and utensils for takeout. This indicates that the Edgewater community is willing to take part in initiatives concerning the environment.