Category: Waste

News

Waste, Food, Redlining

Grassroots Glossary

May 08, 2023 by People over Plastic Staff

Environmental Justice is a term we often see in the headlines these days whether it’s connected to a groundbreaking lawsuit here in the U.S., or a group of nations struggling to confront the devastating impacts of the climate crisis. Environmental Justice is such a pressing matter in our modern society that even the Biden administration […]READ MORE

Climate, Food, Greenwashing, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution, Waste

Analysis: Growing Bioplastics Or Growing Food

May 05, 2023 by People over Plastic Staff

In March, the Biden administration announced an effort aimed at tackling the plastic pollution crisis by replacing 90% of plastics with biomaterials. But the move is being described as short-sighted. Worse yet, it may even be more harmful for the environment in the long run. A growing body of research suggests these seemingly eco-friendly alternatives […]READ MORE

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Podcasts

Food, Indigenous, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution, Waste

Not My Mainland

December 08, 2022 by People over Plastic

featuring food justice advocate, Josh Mori, Kauaʻi Hawaiʻi
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Climate, Cop City, Greenwashing, Plastic Pollution, Waste

The Hot Seat

October 27, 2022 by People over Plastic

featuring environmental justice advocate Jacqueline Echols READ MORE

Climate, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution, Waste

Secret Sauce

October 13, 2022 by People over Plastic

featuring community organizers Miss Sharon & Shamyra Lavigne, St. James Parish, Louisiana
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Climate, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution, Waste

People over Plastic Season Three Podcast Trailer - with Prism

October 08, 2022 by People over Plastic

Climate, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution, Waste

99%

August 07, 2022 by People over Plastic

In conversation with Artivist extraordinaire Von Wong and Community Organizer Miss Sharon Lavigne READ MORE

Climate, Food, Plastic Pollution, Waste

Community Lunchbox

August 07, 2022 by People over Plastic

In conversation with food delivery entrepreneurs Zuleyka Strasner and Ritesh Andre READ MORE

Indigenous, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution, Waste

Bag Bans and Border Wall

August 07, 2022 by People over Plastic

In conversation with river-protector Tricia Cortez and Malawian environmental activist Gloria Majiga-Kamoto READ MORE

Climate, Plastic Pollution, Waste

Reprogramming the Root

August 07, 2022 by People over Plastic

In conversation with Indigenous Leader Frankie Orona and Bangalore-based artist and TEDx speaker READ MORE

Climate, Plastic Pollution, Waste

People Over Plastic Presents Season 2 Trailer “Waste Mafia”

August 07, 2022 by People over Plastic

Welcome back to Season 2 of People Over Plastic.READ MORE

Climate, Plastic Pollution, Waste

From Brooklyn to Chinatown

August 07, 2022 by People over Plastic

Hear the personal story of Pierre Simmons, a NYC musician and canner READ MORE

Climate, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution, Waste

How The Hell Did It Get HERE?

August 07, 2022 by People over Plastic

Hear how Filipino Customs Official John Simon stopped the biggest waste shipment from being dumped in his country READ MORE

Climate, Plastic Pollution, Waste

Ropa Americana

August 07, 2022 by People over Plastic

Circular economy expert Marcela Godoy shares the hard truth behind the underbelly of fast fashion READ MORE

Climate, Plastic Pollution, Waste

Not A Coincidence

August 07, 2022 by People over Plastic

Community Organizer Shashawnda Campbell reveals the fight of her life on toxic incinerators in South Baltimore READ MORE

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