This month we are taking a break from a live Zoom presentation. Instead of a Zoom event with speaker at our usual designated time, we are posting links to access recent webinar video recordings on various aspects of plastic and microplastic pollution.
These video recordings can be accessed at any time. View at your own convenience. See topics and links below.

In recent years, the month of July has become a focus for the efforts to 'break free from plastics'. And this year EarthDay.org adopted the theme of addressing the global issue of plastic pollution.

Earth Day Microplastics Webinar: An enlightening American Geosciences Institute Webinar exploring the multifaceted issue of plastic pollution and microplastics. This webinar features presentations and panel discussion, offering valuable insights into the challenges and solutions surrounding plastic pollution.
Breaking Down Microplastics (youtube.com)

Plastics and Your Health:
Plastic exacts a heavy price in human and environmental health. Micro-and nano plastics are present in the air, water, and soil, and throughout the food web. They are also present inside of us. Chemicals added to plastics such as PFAS, phthalates, and bisphenols are present in the bodies of nearly all Americans.

Webinar: Plastics and Your Health — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution

Artificial turf and toxic chemical exposure:
Artificial turf is billed as an economical and environmental option by the industry; but is it really? This webinar investigates the true costs of artificial turf, focusing on Cornell University’s proposed $55M plan for installing additional synthetic playing fields. Discover the dangers of plastic grass, from toxic chemical exposure to ecological degradation, and explore sustainable alternatives and advocacy strategies.
The True Costs of Artificial Turf: Experts Discuss Cornell University’s New “PFAS-Free” Project — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution

Sustainability in Fashion:
Lawmakers and fashion industry experts came together to discuss the progress being made to advance sustainability in fashion.
National event highlights leaders in sustainable fashion (pirg.org)

Related Sierra Club webpage on PFAS pollution:
PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl substances) | Sierra Club

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