Tag: plastic pollution

Take A Pass on Plastics

Posted by adam kreuzer | Jan 8, 2025 |

An estimated one-third of all plastic produced globally is used once and thrown away, and only...

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 Q&A

Posted by adam kreuzer | Jul 15, 2020 |

Seven Generations will be hosting a free screening of the award-winning film Microplastic Madness, followed by a Q&A with the film’s co-directors and the Shedd Aquarium’s director of conservation. It’s a...

Tackling Plastic Pollution in Lake Michigan

Posted by adam kreuzer | Jun 22, 2020 |

Find out where your plastic waste is going and how to prevent it from entering Lake Michigan from a Shedd Aquarium educator. Nearly 22 million pounds of plastic enter the Great Lakes each year. We can stop this flow of pollution...

IEC Plastic Pollution Lobby Day

Posted by adam kreuzer | Feb 10, 2020 |

Lobby at the state capitol to help rid our state of plastics

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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