On May 23, 2020, the Greater Princeton Branch of AYLUS (GPA) resumed its soft plastic bags and film recycling project in front of supermarkets, including ShopRite, Target, and McCaffrey’s in New Jersey. It is a continuing effort for the GPA students to put their influence on the local community since their last public speech to the West Windsor Council on October 15, 2019 to support an ordinance proposed to reduce the usage of plastic bags.
Recycling has become as common today as taking out the trash. But not all items can recycle easily. Most of the soft plastic bags and film still end up in the landfill unless we intentionally separate and collect them for special recycling treatment. The GPA conservation team members are collecting all of those soft plastic items into larger plastic bags at homes, and having them delivered to McCaffrey’s, ShopRite, and Target Stores regularly for efficient recycling.
GPA members protected themselves with face masks and gloves while attending such events. Stay safe, everyone!
Participants (2 hours for all): Abigail Bao, Angela Bao, Fengqi Wen, Olivia Ruofei Mao, Amber Yu, and Xin Chen, Steven Li.
