Bag bans, the health of our waterways, paper straws, balloon launch ordinances … these are hot topics these days to everyone. As we slowly slide toward summer 2018, there’s a pretty obvious echo chamber. Let me explain.

If you’re living on LBI, if you’re connected to the surf community, any kind of environmentalist, involved in local politics, or a regular SandPaper reader, you’ve likely heard about the most recent movements to reduce single-use plastics.