Join us for an engaging forum on the environmental, health, and social justice issues associated with our ever increasing use of plastic—particularly single-use plastic.
Thursday, October 14, 2021, 7:00pm – 8:30pm via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89726932859?pwd=dWVqUUdLZEYxYlh6R2pzOCs5cHd3QT09
Meeting ID: 897 2693 2859
Passcode: 862742
Speakers from the GreenTown Los Altos Zero Waste Team will be joined by leading advocates working in plastic waste reduction to discuss:
- The problem of plastic pollution, its link to climate change, and why recycling is not the answer.
- Steps you can take to reduce your plastic use for the sake of the environment and your own health.
- Legislation under consideration -- locally, at the state and federal levels, even internationally -- designed to reduce plastic production at the source and ensure responsible handling of plastic waste.
All participants will receive a comprehensive set of online resources for further learning and sharing with others—plus a chance to win a fun Gift Basket of practical plastic-free items for the home (winner selected at the end of the program).
We hope to see you Thursday, October 14! Learn how you can contribute to the solution of plastic pollution!
PROGRAM
- Understand the Problem: Overview of the plastic pollution crisis
Donna M. Staton, MD, MPH, GreenTown Los Altos
- Understand the Solutions: Framework for how we can have impact
Margie Suozzo, GreenTown Los Altos
- Be Part of the Solution I: Actions at the individual level
Donna M. Staton, MD, MPH, GreenTown Los Altos
Margie Suozzo, GreenTown Los Altos
- Be Part of the Solution II: Actions at the legislative level
Heidi Sanborn, Executive Director, National Stewardship Action Council
Jordan Wells, Assistant Director, National Stewardship Action Council
- Discussion/Q&A
- Gift Prize Drawing and How to Stay Involved
We hope to see you Thursday, October 14! Learn how you can contribute to the solution of plastic pollution!
