Tag: plastic

Plastic Free July

Posted by Kim Stone | Jul 5, 2024 | Waste Reduction |

Are you looking for ways to be part of the solution to plastic pollution? This July, join millions...

Coalition for Plastic Reduction Lobby Day

Posted by adam kreuzer | Jan 30, 2023 |

Join CPR for a Lobby Day to support a ban on foam foodware. You will be connected to your...

Plastic Pollution is Everywhere

Posted by adam kreuzer | Feb 7, 2022 |

The University of Illinois networks with national and international universities and organizations...

Plastic Wars Discussion

Posted by adam kreuzer | Oct 22, 2021 |

Plastic Wars, a joint investigation from FRONTLINE and NPR, reveals how plastic makers for decades...

Microplastic Madness Film Screening and panel discussion 11/18, 4-6pm

Posted by adam kreuzer | Nov 17, 2020 |

Join Seven Generations Ahead and the Fox Valley Sustainability Network for a screening of the extraordinary film ‘Microplastic Madness.’ In our post-film panel discussion, you’ll learn about plastic initiatives...

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GGIL Meeting Videos

Our virtual meetings are now recorded! If you’ve missed a live meeting, or want to experience one again, check our YouTube page. The most recent video is also below.

Speakers and start times include:
(5:38) Jacquelyn Casazza of Go Green Glen Ellyn – Introduction
(11:16) Fawkes Char of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on pfas
(32:40) Alexis Goldsmith of Beyond Plastics on plastic and recycling issues
(52:08) Patricia Wood of Grassroots Env. Education on plastic grass/turf
(1:05:00) Bernadette Knight of Go Green Northbrook and Joel Freeman of Climate Action Evanston on bag fees/taxes
(1:16:00) Liz Kunkle of Go Green Winnetka – Legislative Update
(1:21:00) Lauren Webb of Recycle Coach