The Problem
Every year animals suffer from plastic pollution. Every year the environment degrades with the addition of plastic waste. Every year people continue to consume single use plastics, particularly grocery bags. The solution is simple; replace single use grocery bags with reusable bags to help reduce plastic waste, protect the environment, and help the animals.
Our Plan
Pet owners buy so much pet food and it comes in big plastic bags. Often, these bags are bound for the landfill. "Fido Recycles Too" reuses these bags to create durable, reusable grocery bags simultaneously reducing the single use bags and reusing potential waste. In order for "Fido Recycles Too" to really make a difference, people need to know why single use bags are so detrimental to the environment. Therefore, this project will include an interactive educational display to be used in conjunction with the distribution of "Fido Recycles Too" bags. Local farmers markets, environmentally focused grocery stores, and the county fair will be the first venues for "Fido Recycles Too." Pet owners and non pet owners alike can help this project succeed, by reusing pet food bags and helping to educate the public.