Tag: plastics

Chemical Recycling: another false solution to tackle the plastic crisis

Posted by Kevin Harvey | Feb 12, 2025 | Waste Reduction |

From Seema Keshev Go Green Vernon Hills & Lincolnshire and Go Green Highland Park submitted...

The State of the Great Lakes

Posted by adam kreuzer | Jul 10, 2023 |

The Great Lakes hold 84% of North America’s fresh water, they are an essential component of life...

The Story of Plastic, Panel Discussion

Posted by adam kreuzer | Oct 25, 2021 |

An average person consumes a credit card worth of plastic every week. We invite you to watch Emmy...

These materials were developed by Go Green Highland Park for use in reducing single use disposables by restaurants. Feel free to adapt the cover letter for use in your community. If you’d like a version of the flyer that...

Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act webinar

Posted by adam kreuzer | Aug 20, 2020 |

This webinar will educate participants on the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act, which was introduced in Congress earlier this year. The bill sets forth requirements regarding waste and collection systems; makes producers of...

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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