This Senate resolution designates July 2026 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month" to raise awareness about the growing problem of plastic waste. The resolution highlights alarming facts about plastic pollution, including that approximately 450 million tons of plastic are produced annually, less than 10 percent of U.S. plastic waste is recycled, and over 12 million tons of plastic enter the ocean each year from land sources. The measure notes that marine life and humans alike are being harmed by plastic consumption, with studies finding microplastics in human blood and lungs. The resolution encourages all Americans to participate in activities that reduce plastic pollution during July 2026 and throughout the year, recognizing efforts like Plastics Free July and International Coastal Cleanup. This is a symbolic measure with no funding or enforcement mechanisms, designed to promote awareness and voluntary action on plastic reduction.
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