Join the Pushback on Plastics!

 

The pandemic led to a spike in single-use plastics, with the plastics industry stirring up fear about the safety of reusables. While their efforts succeeded in rolling back progress toward reducing disposable goods, it’s time to push back.

To celebrate Plastic-free July, the Berkeley Ecology Center is offering a variety of events to teach and inspire action. Join in for one or more activities:

The Plastic Free Comeback: Reduce, Refuse, Reuse, and Refill

At this forward-thinking panel, leaders in the reuse movement talk about the fight against single-use plastic disposables. Audience questions will follow the panel discussion.

Thursday July 15, 6–7:30pm, online
Cost: Free.
Info and registration: here

Woven Market Tote: Creative Plastic Reuse Bag

Make the ultimate recycled market bag from “plarn” (plastic yarn made from used plastic bags)

Sunday July 18, 2–3:30pm, online
Cost: $10–$15
Info and registration: here

Hands-on Beeswax Wrap Cloth Wrap

Led by graduates of the Ecology Center Youth Environmental Academy, a program that teaches and supports the youth that will be driving the changes in environmental policy and action in the future. Read more about this popular program: here

Saturday July 17, 11am–12:30pm, online
Cost: free
Info and registration: here

Ends & Stems: Meal Planning to Reduce Plastic & Food Waste

Chef Alison Mountford invites you into her kitchen where she shares ideas on how to create a plastic-free and zero-waste kitchen in your own home. 

Saturday July 24, 11am–12:30pm, online
Cost: $10–$15
Info and registration: here

Plastic Policy Roadmap to Rebound: Legislation for a Plastic-free Future

At this panel, the Ecology Center’s Martin Borque talks with a cadre of plastics policy experts, leaders, and organizers for an informative and encouraging overview of the 2021 plastics policy agenda. Live Q&A follows.

Thursday July 29, 6–7:30pm, online
Cost: free
Info and registration: here