Dear Anonymous,

The plastics industry is lobbying Congress for a $1 billion taxpayer bailout.1

At the same time, the U.S. House of Representatives is considering a very different piece of legislation -- one that would curb our national reliance on plastics, not prop up polluters.

The Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act would ban many of the worst single-use plastics, including polystyrene foam take-out containers, and place a moratorium on new plastic-producing facilities.2

The plastics lobby has made itself heard. Now, it's time for the U.S. House of Representatives to hear from you.

Join Environment Colorado in calling on the U.S. House of Representatives to support the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act.

Thank you for all you do,

Hannah Collazo
State Director

P.S. Our work to defend the environment can't stop and won't stop in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. We'll keep advocating on your behalf -- at a safe social distance -- for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate.

1. Alex Lubben, "The Pandemic Is Bringing Back Single-Use Plastics in a Huge Way," Vice, May 11, 2020.
2. Michael Corkery, "Federal Bill Seeks to Make Companies Responsible for Plastic Waste," The New York Times, February 11, 2020.

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From: Environment Colorado <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, Jul 7, 2020
Subject: Instead of propping up plastic polluters, let's end the waste crisis
To: Anonymous Donor <[email protected]>

Dear Anonymous,

Our oceans are drowning in plastic.

An estimated 8 million metric tons of plastic flow into the oceans each year -- equivalent to a full garbage truck dumped into the sea every minute.1

And yet, the plastics industry is asking the federal government for a $1 billion bailout -- which would enable companies to produce more of the plastic that litters our beaches and threatens marine wildlife.2 Instead of propping up plastic polluters with taxpayer dollars, Congress should take action now to curb the plastic waste crisis.

Tell your U.S. House representative that it's time for bold action to curb plastic pollution.

Nothing we use for a few minutes should be allowed to pollute our oceans and rivers and threaten wildlife for centuries.

Fortunately, Congress has the opportunity to act. Legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Alan Lowenthal (Calif.), called the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, includes provisions that would stem plastic production and pollution.3

If enacted, the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act would ban many of the worst single-use plastics, including polystyrene foam take-out containers, and place a moratorium on new plastic-producing facilities. The bill also includes plans to increase the availability of reusable and recyclable alternatives to plastic.4

Send a message urging your U.S. representative to support the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act.

Working together, we know we have the potential to persuade Congress to stand with wildlife over waste.

More than 16,000 supporters like you urged the federal government to introduce legislation addressing the plastic waste crisis. They responded with the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act. Now, you can take the next step and ask them to support the bill.

Join our Wildlife Over Waste campaign today.

Thank you for all you do,

Hannah Collazo
State Director

1. "Our planet is drowning in plastic pollution," UN Environment, Last accessed November 4, 2019.
2. Alex Lubben, "The Pandemic Is Bringing Back Single-Use Plastics in a Huge Way," Vice, May 11, 2020.
3. "Udall, Lowenthal Seek Input on Landmark Legislation to Address the Global Plastic Waste Crisis," Sen. Tom Udall press releases, October 31, 2019.
4. "Udall, Lowenthal Seek Input on Landmark Legislation to Address the Global Plastic Waste Crisis," Sen. Tom Udall press releases, October 31, 2019.