Public Forum on Philadelphia's Plastic Bag Ban with the Co-op's Plastics Reduction Task Force

Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Please join us for this public forum on plastic reduction and the environment! Everyone is welcome.

Agenda:

6:30-6:45- announcements

6:45-7:15- Speaker - see description below

7:15-7:40 - Q & A

7:40-8:00 - Zero Waste Living skillshare.

Guest Speaker Topic: Plastic Bag Ban

Plastic pollution is reaching a crisis point, and its impact goes far beyond unsightly litter. PennEnvironment will provide an overview of the problem of plastic waste - for wildlife, infrastructure, and our health - as well as draw a connection between our growing demand for single-use plastic and the climate crisis. Stephanie will share policy solutions being advanced to addresses plastic waste, including what's happening in Pennsylvania, with time for Q & A.

PennEnvironment was involved in the Plastic Bag Ban, including the lawsuit associated with it. Read more here.

Please join this important conversation - Register to join here.

Donations welcome to support the volunteer efforts of Weavers Way's Plastic Reduction Task Force.

About our Guest Speaker: Stephanie Wein manages PennEnvironment’s Clean Water, Conservation & Zero Waste programs. This includes working with state and local leaders to tackle plastic pollution through policy; advocating for our public lands; heading up PennEnvironment’s work to protect and restore Pennsylvania’s rivers, lakes, and streams, and spearheading the organization’s work to ensure clean drinking water. She lives in West Philadelphia.

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