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“Toxic Textiles”: fast fashion and its effects on the environment
Green America, an environmental organization, conducted a report exploring environmental initiatives in leading clothing stores. The report looked at 14 major apparel companies to see if they were addressing issues like chemical use and waste from clothing production. Based on their investigations, they had four major findings: The environment has been greatly impacted by “fast…
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Get your multi-use produce bags at the Growers Market
From our friends at the West Chester Co-op, how to avoid consuming single-use plastic bags:
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Green Team organic gardening for kids
Starting to enjoy the fruits of their labors: Future zucchinis: Composting class (scraps from home kitchens protected from rodents by flat stones): Our gardeners with flourishing watermelon and zucchini plants:
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Why Plastic is bad
by Plastic-Free Please Action Group 1. Plastic does not go away. Only 9% of it is actually recycled (know your facts). Plastic cannot biodegrade; it breaks down into smaller and smaller pieces, which will end up in our food. 2. Plastic negatively affects our health. Toxic chemicals leach out of plastic and are found in…
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West Chester stands up to the state by passing a single-use plastic bag and straw ban
In late June, PA Governor Wolf signed a state budget to which the General Assembly added an amendment that blocks municipalities from passing plastic bans. But West Chester became the first municipality to stand up against this legislation by passing a ban anyway on 7/17/19 — because the plastic crisis can’t wait any longer. From…
West Chester Green Team 