Guest Column: Memphians can help reduce plastic pollution
Each American generates nearly 1,800 pounds of trash annually, says guest columnist Janet Boscarino. (Sami Sert/Getty Images Signature)
“Reducing plastic pollution requires collective participation and commitment from all in our community. By choosing to reuse, residents can play a significant role in creating a cleaner, greener, more sustainable city for future generations.”
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