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GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGNS YOUR GROUP CAN RUN
Although the campaigns and project your group decides to tackle are up to you, we’ve pulled together materials and guidance to help you run four grassroots campaigns if any of these appeal to you and your other group members. And don’t forget to browse our how-to guides below for help with various aspects of grassroots organizing.
CAMPAIGNS YOU CAN RUN
Open people’s eyes to the startling effects plastics and toxic chemicals are having on our bodies and health by hosting a free screening of the new Netflix documentary, The Plastic Detox.
Beyond Plastics' first book, "The Problem with Plastic" will be published by The New Press on December 2, 2025. Use these resources to help spread the word about it, before, during and after it hits shelves.
With no federal standards defining or regulating bioplastics, companies have free rein to label whatever they want as “biodegradable” and “compostable.” This lack of regulation has led to misleading marketing meant to falsely convince the public that certain products are environmentally friendly. TAKE ACTION to stop the greenwashing!
Hosting a screening of an award winning documentary is a powerful tool to educate and inspire action to reduce plastic pollution. See our recommendations to build awareness and spark engagement in your community.
The Emmy Award-winning documentary Blue Vinyl is a powerful tool to educate and inspire action to urge the EPA to finally ban vinyl chloride. Introduce it to your community ahead of a power hour on April 19, 2024.
As an educator, your time is too precious to waste it reinventing the wheel! We’ve pulled together materials from partners and friends in the movement to help you teach engaging and inspiring lessons around solutions to the plastic crisis.
Join a national effort started by Upstream Solutions to make takeout foodware accessories upon request only. You’ll find everything you need here to customize your campaign, rally support and get a Skip the Stuff policy passed.
Share guidance, information and resources to help convince your local dry cleaning establishments move beyond single-use plastics.
Plastic packaging is the single largest source of plastic waste and it’s also one that we can do without. Send a message to your local chain super market that you want them to decrease packaging and increase bulk and refillables.
Restaurants produce a great deal of single-use plastic trash but reusables and better systems are not only possible, but can even offer savings. Share guidance, information and resources to help convince your local dining establishments to refuse single-use.
ORGANIZING TOOLS
All the printable materials you need to create an event table that’s both engaging and educational.
A petition is a powerful tool to demonstrate public support for a desired outcome AND a good way to build your email list.
Follow these steps to draft an effective news media advisory that will get reporters to your event, webinar, news conference, etc.
Follow these steps to draft an effective news release that will result in coverage of your announcement.
An organizational sign-on letter can be used to demonstrate broad support for, or opposition to, an issue, idea, or action. Learn how to make yours effective.
A call-in day is an effective “outside game” strategy to catch the attention of a decision-maker and demonstrate that your issue has broad support. Follow these steps to ensure that your call-in day is a success.
Hosting a panel discussion is a powerful way to raise awareness about plastic pollution and move people to action to address this global crisis. Whether you’re hosting online or in-person, follow these steps to ensure your panel is a success.
Host a rally to raise awareness, put pressure on decision-makers, and get some media coverage for the cause.
Questions?
Don’t be shy. You can contact our National Organizing Director, Alexis Goldsmith at alexisgoldsmith@bennington.edu.
RESOURCES
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