This resolution expresses support for designating July 2026 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month" to raise awareness about the serious threat posed by plastic waste. The resolution highlights alarming facts about plastic pollution, including that the United States recycles less than 10 percent of its plastic waste, approximately 12 million tons of plastic enter the ocean annually from land-based sources, and humans may ingest more than 800 microplastic particles per day. The resolution recognizes that nearly 1,300 marine species have consumed plastics and that even small amounts of plastic can harm marine life, while also noting that microplastics have been found in human blood and other tissues. The resolution does not allocate any funding or create new programs, but instead encourages all Americans to participate in activities that reduce plastic pollution throughout the year by switching to reusable items, supporting cleanups, and reducing single-use plastic consumption.
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