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PLASTIC FREE QAC

RAISING AWARENESS IN QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY, MD ABOUT THE HAZARDS OF SINGLE-USE PLASTICS

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Keeping the Bay Plastic Free

PFQAC is committed to educate and advocate for choices each individual, organization and business can make to reduce single-use plastic.

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Make a difference -- say "no straw, please" today and every day! #plasticfreeliving #skipthestrawday

Make a difference -- say "no straw, please" today and every day! #plasticfreeliving #skipthestrawday

Make a difference -- say "no straw, please" today and every day! #plasticfreeliving #skipthestrawday

Make a difference -- say "no straw, please" today and every day! #plasticfreeliving #skipthestrawday

Make a difference -- say "no straw, please" today and every day! #plasticfreeliving #SkipTheStrawDay

Make a difference -- say "no straw, please" today and every day! #plasticfreeliving #SkipTheStrawDay

Show your love for the #chesapeakebay and #QueenAnnesCounty - visit plasticfreeqac.com and join our efforts!

Show your love for the #chesapeakebay and #QueenAnnesCounty - visit plasticfreeqac.com and join our efforts!

The Institute of Adult Learning was packed for our presentation this week. #QueenAnnesCounty residents learned to #reducereuserecycle. Comment to have us present to your group!

The Institute of Adult Learning was packed for our presentation this week. #QueenAnnesCounty residents learned to #reducereuserecycle. Comment to have us present to your group!

Last call to learn about #foodcomposting at our upcoming event, Jan. 23 at the Oyster Cove Club House. All are welcome to attend!

Last call to learn about #foodcomposting at our upcoming event, Jan. 23 at the Oyster Cove Club House. All are welcome to attend!

Take action with@sierraclubmd to support the Maryland bottle bill now. https://www.sierraclub.org/maryland/take-action

Take action with@sierraclubmd to support the Maryland bottle bill now. https://www.sierraclub.org/maryland/take-action

Learn more about #foodcomposting at our upcoming event, Jan. 23 at the Oyster Cove Club House. All are welcome to attend!

Learn more about #foodcomposting at our upcoming event, Jan. 23 at the Oyster Cove Club House. All are welcome to attend!

Make resolutions supporting the world you want to create! While Bring Your Own Bag Month in #QueenAnnesCounty may be drawing to a close, 2026 is a great year to make #sustainable choices and go #PlasticFree!

In partnership with the QAC County Commissioners, we're helping distribute FREE reusable bags. Pick up yours (while supplies last) at:
Queen Anne’s County Library (Centreville, Kent Island and mobile)
Chesapeake Heritage and Visitors Center
Queen Anne’s County Chamber of Commerce
Sudlersville, Grasonville and Kent Island Senior Centers
Active Aging Center at the YMCA in Centreville
Queen Anne’s County Vincit Building, Centreville

Make resolutions supporting the world you want to create! While Bring Your Own Bag Month in #QueenAnnesCounty may be drawing to a close, 2026 is a great year to make #sustainable choices and go #PlasticFree!

In partnership with the QAC County Commissioners, we're helping distribute FREE reusable bags. Pick up yours (while supplies last) at:
Queen Anne’s County Library (Centreville, Kent Island and mobile)
Chesapeake Heritage and Visitors Center
Queen Anne’s County Chamber of Commerce
Sudlersville, Grasonville and Kent Island Senior Centers
Active Aging Center at the YMCA in Centreville
Queen Anne’s County Vincit Building, Centreville

Reduce, recycle and pick up your FREE reusable bag for Bring Your Own Bag Month in #queenannescountymd! They're available (while supplies last) at:
Queen Anne’s County Library (Centreville, Kent Island and mobile)
Chesapeake Heritage and Visitors Center
Queen Anne’s County Chamber of Commerce
Sudlersville, Grasonville and Kent Island Senior Centers
Active Aging Center at the YMCA in Centreville
Queen Anne’s County Vincit Building, Centreville
#happyholidays2025

Reduce, recycle and pick up your FREE reusable bag for Bring Your Own Bag Month in #queenannescountymd! They're available (while supplies last) at:
Queen Anne’s County Library (Centreville, Kent Island and mobile)
Chesapeake Heritage and Visitors Center
Queen Anne’s County Chamber of Commerce
Sudlersville, Grasonville and Kent Island Senior Centers
Active Aging Center at the YMCA in Centreville
Queen Anne’s County Vincit Building, Centreville
#happyholidays2025

Proud to partner with #QueenAnnesCounty Commissioners, who declared December Bring Your Own Bag Month to build awareness of the impact of single-use plastics.

To encourage sustainable habits, we're helping the county distribute FREE reusable bags. Pick up yours (while supplies last) at:
Queen Anne’s County Library (Centreville, Kent Island and mobile)
Chesapeake Heritage and Visitors Center
Queen Anne’s County Chamber of Commerce
Sudlersville, Grasonville and Kent Island Senior Centers
Active Aging Center at the YMCA in Centreville
Queen Anne’s County Vincit Building, Centreville

Proud to partner with #QueenAnnesCounty Commissioners, who declared December Bring Your Own Bag Month to build awareness of the impact of single-use plastics.

To encourage sustainable habits, we're helping the county distribute FREE reusable bags. Pick up yours (while supplies last) at:
Queen Anne’s County Library (Centreville, Kent Island and mobile)
Chesapeake Heritage and Visitors Center
Queen Anne’s County Chamber of Commerce
Sudlersville, Grasonville and Kent Island Senior Centers
Active Aging Center at the YMCA in Centreville
Queen Anne’s County Vincit Building, Centreville

Support Queen Anne's Watermen and wishing all happy holidays! #queenannescounty #queenannescountymd

Support Queen Anne's Watermen and wishing all happy holidays! #queenannescounty #queenannescountymd

Your generosity helps us make change in #QueenAnnesCounty. Thank you!

Your generosity helps us make change in #QueenAnnesCounty. Thank you!

⏰ It's time for #GivingTuesday2025! Please donate now to help keep #queenannescountymd #plasticfree!

⏰ It's time for #GivingTuesday2025! Please donate now to help keep #queenannescountymd #plasticfree!

Wishing you a safe, happy and sustainable #holidayseason!

Wishing you a safe, happy and sustainable #holidayseason!

Before that run to the grocery store—check out these ways to reduce plastic while having a memorable #Thanksgiving.

Before that run to the grocery store—check out these ways to reduce plastic while having a memorable #Thanksgiving.

Please give to help keep Queen Anne's County and the Chesapeake Bay plastic free. Go to www.plasticfreeqac.com and click the green "Donate" button. Thank you!

Please give to help keep Queen Anne's County and the Chesapeake Bay plastic free. Go to www.plasticfreeqac.com and click the green "Donate" button. Thank you!

The #QueenAnnesCounty Watermen's Association 6th Annual Crab Basket Tree Lighting and Vendor Fair takes place on Sat., Dec. 6 at the Watermen's Monument, 3032 Kent Narrows Way South. See you there!

The #QueenAnnesCounty Watermen's Association 6th Annual Crab Basket Tree Lighting and Vendor Fair takes place on Sat., Dec. 6 at the Watermen's Monument, 3032 Kent Narrows Way South. See you there!

Whether it's advocating for the #MDbottlebill or educating about the effects of plastic on your health, we make a difference in #QueenAnnesCounty! Recently board members met with Maryland Secretary of the Environment McIlwain and County Commissioner Phil Dumenil, among others. How can we help YOU reduce single-use plastics? Let us know in the comments!

Whether it's advocating for the #MDbottlebill or educating about the effects of plastic on your health, we make a difference in #QueenAnnesCounty! Recently board members met with Maryland Secretary of the Environment McIlwain and County Commissioner Phil Dumenil, among others. How can we help YOU reduce single-use plastics? Let us know in the comments!

At our October cleanup, 7 volunteers picked up14 bags of trash at Kent Narrows west. Special thanks to our volunteers from #kentislandhighschool. Mark your calendar now for our last cleanup of the year, Saturday, Nov. 18!

At our October cleanup, 7 volunteers picked up14 bags of trash at Kent Narrows west. Special thanks to our volunteers from #kentislandhighschool. Mark your calendar now for our last cleanup of the year, Saturday, Nov. 18!

Would your community group in #QueenAnnesCounty like to learn about the #PlasticDiet, #reducingwaste and #plasticfree living? We would love to talk with you! Drop us a note at team@plasticfreeqac.com.

Would your community group in #QueenAnnesCounty like to learn about the #PlasticDiet, #reducingwaste and #plasticfree living? We would love to talk with you! Drop us a note at team@plasticfreeqac.com.

The #Maryland bottle bill is critical to reducing plastic pollution and increasing recycling! Tell your county commissioners, tell your friends and support our @sierraclubmd partners at https://addup.sierraclub.org/campaigns/support-the-maryland-bottle-bill-to-reduce-litter-and-plastic-pollution-and-increase-recycling

The #Maryland bottle bill is critical to reducing plastic pollution and increasing recycling! Tell your county commissioners, tell your friends and support our @sierraclubmd partners at https://addup.sierraclub.org/campaigns/support-the-maryland-bottle-bill-to-reduce-litter-and-plastic-pollution-and-increase-recycling

Enjoy the fall weather and help clean up! We'll meet in the parking lot under the west side of the Kent Narrows Bridge (the Boatel and Dock House side). RSVP to tom@plasticfreeqac.com.

Enjoy the fall weather and help clean up! We'll meet in the parking lot under the west side of the Kent Narrows Bridge (the Boatel and Dock House side). RSVP to tom@plasticfreeqac.com.

Take action to reduce single-use plastics! Learn more about the effects of microplastics on the human body in our Learning Center, plasticfreeqac.com/learns.

Take action to reduce single-use plastics! Learn more about the effects of microplastics on the human body in our Learning Center, plasticfreeqac.com/learns.

Mark your calendar for our October cleanup, and make a difference for #queenannescountymd! Check plasticfreeqac.com/events for details.

Mark your calendar for our October cleanup, and make a difference for #queenannescountymd! Check plasticfreeqac.com/events for details.

Get a better understanding of how #microplastics impact your body and affect your health on our website at plasticfreeqac.com/learns. #WorldEnvironmentalHealthDay

Get a better understanding of how #microplastics impact your body and affect your health on our website at plasticfreeqac.com/learns. #WorldEnvironmentalHealthDay

Our small but mighty group of 4 volunteers collected 8 bags of trash for the #InternationalCoastalCleanup. Join our next cleanup event on Saturday, Oct. 18!

Our small but mighty group of 4 volunteers collected 8 bags of trash for the #InternationalCoastalCleanup. Join our next cleanup event on Saturday, Oct. 18!

Join people around the world tomorrow in the #InternationalCoastalCleanup, removing trash from the world’s beaches and waterways. Let's #SeaTheChange here in #queenannescountymd! Meet in the parking lot under the east side of the Kent Narrows Bridge (Holiday Inn side). RSVP to tom@plasticfreeqac.com, wear sturdy shoes and bring a filled, reusable water bottle.

Join people around the world tomorrow in the #InternationalCoastalCleanup, removing trash from the world’s beaches and waterways. Let's #SeaTheChange here in #queenannescountymd! Meet in the parking lot under the east side of the Kent Narrows Bridge (Holiday Inn side). RSVP to tom@plasticfreeqac.com, wear sturdy shoes and bring a filled, reusable water bottle.

#QueenAnnesCounty, are you ready to #SeaTheChange? This month we're part of the #InternationalCoastalCleanup. Join people around the world in removing trash from the world’s beaches and waterways. Meet us in the parking lot under the east side of the Kent Narrows Bridge (Holiday Inn side). Please RSVP to tom@plasticfreeqac.com.

#QueenAnnesCounty, are you ready to #SeaTheChange? This month we're part of the #InternationalCoastalCleanup. Join people around the world in removing trash from the world’s beaches and waterways. Meet us in the parking lot under the east side of the Kent Narrows Bridge (Holiday Inn side). Please RSVP to tom@plasticfreeqac.com.

Would you like to be part of the growing movement reducing single-use plastic and keeping #QueenAnnesCounty greener and cleaner? Email tom@plasticfreeqac.com to volunteer!

Would you like to be part of the growing movement reducing single-use plastic and keeping #QueenAnnesCounty greener and cleaner? Email tom@plasticfreeqac.com to volunteer!

Join us! PFQAC is recruiting now for fall programming, and we need YOU to help make a difference! Whether you have an hour a week or a few hours a month, there’s a perfect way for you to contribute. Contact us at Tom@plasticfreeqac.com.

Join us! PFQAC is recruiting now for fall programming, and we need YOU to help make a difference! Whether you have an hour a week or a few hours a month, there’s a perfect way for you to contribute. Contact us at Tom@plasticfreeqac.com.

Get outside, get some exercise, join the movement and help keep #QueenAnnesCounty clean! We'll meet in the parking lot at 160 Pullman Crossing Road. PFQAC will supply trash bags, trash cans, trash pickers and gloves. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring a filled reusable water bottle! RSVP to tom@plasticfreeqac.com.

Get outside, get some exercise, join the movement and help keep #QueenAnnesCounty clean! We'll meet in the parking lot at 160 Pullman Crossing Road. PFQAC will supply trash bags, trash cans, trash pickers and gloves. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring a filled reusable water bottle! RSVP to tom@plasticfreeqac.com.

We need YOU to help make a difference! Whether you have an hour a week or a few hours a month, you can help with outreach and education, roadside cleanups, advocacy and much more. We're planning fall programming now, so don't wait. Contact us at Tom@plasticfreeqac.com.
#QueenAnnesCounty #queenannescountymd

We need YOU to help make a difference! Whether you have an hour a week or a few hours a month, you can help with outreach and education, roadside cleanups, advocacy and much more. We're planning fall programming now, so don't wait. Contact us at Tom@plasticfreeqac.com.
#QueenAnnesCounty #queenannescountymd

No experience necessary—just bring your enthusiasm! Make an impact through community outreach and education, roadside cleanups, advocacy and much more as part of a growing movement across #queenannescountymd. Ready to get started? Contact us at Tom@plasticfreeqac.com. #queenannescounty

No experience necessary—just bring your enthusiasm! Make an impact through community outreach and education, roadside cleanups, advocacy and much more as part of a growing movement across #queenannescountymd. Ready to get started? Contact us at Tom@plasticfreeqac.com. #queenannescounty

We're recruiting now for fall programming, and we need YOU to help make a difference! Whether you have an hour a week or a few hours a month, there’s a perfect way for you to contribute. Contact us at Tom@plasticfreeqac.com.

We're recruiting now for fall programming, and we need YOU to help make a difference! Whether you have an hour a week or a few hours a month, there’s a perfect way for you to contribute. Contact us at Tom@plasticfreeqac.com.

Mark your calendar for our next cleanup on Aug. 23! A few hours of your time can make a big impact.

Mark your calendar for our next cleanup on Aug. 23! A few hours of your time can make a big impact.

Mark your calendar for @beyondplastics's July 31 webinar and find out how you can make a difference. #plasticfreejuly #plasticfree #reducereuserecycle

Mark your calendar for @beyondplastics's July 31 webinar and find out how you can make a difference. #plasticfreejuly #plasticfree #reducereuserecycle

Get ready today to keep outdoors activities and vacations #plasticfree!

Get ready today to keep outdoors activities and vacations #plasticfree!

Go #plasticfree on #PaperBagDay—and every day! A new bag campaign is coming for #queenannescounty in the fall.

Go #plasticfree on #PaperBagDay—and every day! A new bag campaign is coming for #queenannescounty in the fall.

Use the QR code and add your voice! Join our partners from #kentislandhighschool in asking local restaurants to #SipSmart and provide straws only on request. #plasticfreeliving

Use the QR code and add your voice! Join our partners from #kentislandhighschool in asking local restaurants to #SipSmart and provide straws only on request. #plasticfreeliving

Start today for #internationalplasticbagfreeday♻️ and continue for #FourthOfJuly. Bring your own bag and choose #plasticfree alternatives, at home and on the go. Your choices make a difference!

Start today for #internationalplasticbagfreeday♻️ and continue for #FourthOfJuly. Bring your own bag and choose #plasticfree alternatives, at home and on the go. Your choices make a difference!

#cleanbeachesweek is a great time to visit our beautiful beaches—and ensure they stay clean. Make #plasticfree choices, leave only footsteps and enjoy!

#cleanbeachesweek is a great time to visit our beautiful beaches—and ensure they stay clean. Make #plasticfree choices, leave only footsteps and enjoy!

Way to go #queenannescounty! Momentum is growing, and we look forward to even more success in 2026.

Way to go #queenannescounty! Momentum is growing, and we look forward to even more success in 2026.

With appreciation for the 7 volunteers who picked up 11 bags of trash on Chester River Road during our Summer Solstice cleanup. Thanks for all you do!

With appreciation for the 7 volunteers who picked up 11 bags of trash on Chester River Road during our Summer Solstice cleanup. Thanks for all you do!

Help clean up #queenannescountymd this Saturday. Meet in the parking lot of the closed Shore United Bank, 160 Pullman Crossing Rd, Grasonville, behind the 7-Eleven. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a filled reusable water bottle—we'll bring the other supplies. RSVP to tom@plasticfreeqac.com.

Help clean up #queenannescountymd this Saturday. Meet in the parking lot of the closed Shore United Bank, 160 Pullman Crossing Rd, Grasonville, behind the 7-Eleven. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a filled reusable water bottle—we'll bring the other supplies. RSVP to tom@plasticfreeqac.com.

Join our partners from Kent Island High School in asking local restaurants to #SipSmart and provide straws only on request.

Join our partners from Kent Island High School in asking local restaurants to #SipSmart and provide straws only on request.

Summer's all about sunshine and being outdoors, enjoying friends and family. Make it more fun and more sustainable by planning now to #reducereuserecycle when you picnic, swim and barbecue. #plasticfree

Summer's all about sunshine and being outdoors, enjoying friends and family. Make it more fun and more sustainable by planning now to #reducereuserecycle when you picnic, swim and barbecue. #plasticfree

Celebrate Juneteenth with us this Saturday at the Kennard African American Cultural Heritage Center, kennardheritage.com.

Celebrate Juneteenth with us this Saturday at the Kennard African American Cultural Heritage Center, kennardheritage.com.

Tackle plastic pollution in honor of #WorldEnvironmentDay2025! Reducing, reusing and recycling matter. Together we can #BeatPlasticPollution and create a healthier future.

Tackle plastic pollution in honor of #WorldEnvironmentDay2025! Reducing, reusing and recycling matter. Together we can #BeatPlasticPollution and create a healthier future.

It's a great week to reduce single-use plastics. #WorldEnvironmentDay2025 calls for action two months before countries meet to continue negotiating a global treaty to end plastic pollution. Join us and #BeatPlasticPollution in Queen Anne's County!

It's a great week to reduce single-use plastics. #WorldEnvironmentDay2025 calls for action two months before countries meet to continue negotiating a global treaty to end plastic pollution. Join us and #BeatPlasticPollution in Queen Anne's County!

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