Plastic Reality

I came across the kids version of the film "A Plastic Ocean," a documentary about the impact of plastics in the environment, especially in the marine world. Take a look and tell me what you think. https://youtu.be/3EgyvqMXODc

Our son who recently graduated college is back with us this summer. He knows we recycle at home. He knows we do not use plastic bags. He knows we do not heat food in the microwave, especially in plastic/Styrofoam containers. So, it has been interesting catching ourselves with more plastic than usual. But not putting all the blame on the poor...

I took the fashion footprint calculator for the first time ever, and I was surprised to learn that even though I have a low footprint, I still contribute 298 lbs. of CO2 annually. I hate shopping, so you would never find me in Mall aisles. When I make it to a department store it is because I am really in need of something. Clothes always look...

I came across this interview with Zoe Bystrov who at age 12 began a youth group to protect Lake Simcoe from plastic pollution. Please see the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rifW6y8wF0&ab_channel=BuschSystems

The University of Toronto and the World Health Organization (WHO) are hosting a workshop on Thursday, July 24th at 7:00 am CST entitled “Plastics in healthcare: Navigating the balance among access, health, and sustainability.” Please see registration information...

The Aruba Conservation Foundation is hosting a screening of the documentary "Turning the Tide," on Wednesday, August 6th in Geneva during the UN Plastic Treaty negotiations in Geneva. I think I am going to host this documentary at my local library. I need to watch the entire film first to come up with an action plan. Please see few...

Please see a recording of today's presentation by Canadian environmental activist and artist, Benjamin Von Wong. He lists a calendar for his sculpture installation in Geneva which will be completed during the Plastic Treaty negotiations (INC-5.2). Spread the word if you have connections in Geneva. Thanks, Luz https://youtu.be/z1qZXxM5hlM

On Saturday, July 12th I participated in a riverfront clean-up hosted by the Gateway Arch Park Foundation in St. Louis. They collaborate with Republic, our recycling service company. Republic brings their own staff to sort over trash, plastics, and other materials collected by volunteers to then separate metals/aluminum from plastics, for...

For the past five years Canadian environmental activist and artist, Benjamin Von Wong and his team have been working on art installations to address many of the environmental issues phasing us today. He is currently working on his sixth sculpture installation for the Plastic Treaty negotiations in Geneva, and this effort requires partnerships...

I love participating in clean up events, especially when we engaged with community organizers in disadvantaged communities as this is a two-way learning opportunity to address the issue of plastic pollution, illegal dumping, and health concerns.