The Story of Plastic, Panel Discussion

An average person consumes a credit card worth of plastic every week. We invite you to watch Emmy nominated, “The Story of Plastic”, available for free on YouTube, to learn about the plastic crisis. YouTube link

After viewing the movie, REGISTER for an informative panel discussion to learn what you can do to make a difference.  Zoom Registration

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PANEL OF EXPERTS
– Sasha Adkins PhD MPH, lecturer Loyola University School of Environmental Sustainability, author of From Disposable Culture to Disposable People: The Unintended Consequences of Plastics
– Chelsey Grassfield, Policy Manager, Friends of the Chicago River
– Eileen Ryan, Activist, Helped write and pass the Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban in Watertown, MA
– Moderator, Jaclyn Wegner, Director of Conservation, Shedd Aquarium
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The discussion will focus on the impact plastics have on human health, the link between plastics and climate change, the local environmental issues from plastic pollution, and possible solutions to the crisis