by Beth | Feb 28, 2012 | Education
This photo is courtesy of Lisa Kaas Boyle of the Plastic Pollution Coalition. She is speaking on Plastics at Tulane Law School on Friday. She believes that the racism represented in this photo still exists today. Tulane Environmental Law Clinic worked with LEAN...
by Beth | Feb 24, 2012 | Education
Visual artist and Plastic Pollution Coalition co-founder, Dianna Cohen, creates art using the medium of plastic bags. In this Ted Talk, she reveals the tough truths she has learned about plastic pollution. For instance, there is now believed to be eleven gyres of...
by Beth | Feb 18, 2012 | Education, Good Causes, Uncategorized
This past week I had the good fortune to attend a lecture by legendary author, explorer and oceanographer, Dr. Sylvia Earle, who spoke on the topic, “Oceans, Life, and Survival,” as part of the sixth Fred Keeley Lecture on Environmental Policy. Dr. Earle...
by Beth | Feb 15, 2012 | Education, Recommendations, Reviews
I have five kids, three of whom are still living at home. I have to confess there was a time when I was a frequent user of “the baggie” to pack their school lunches. Not anymore. We no longer use them for anything. We store leftovers in Tupperware or glass...
by Beth | Feb 15, 2012 | Education, Good Causes
A public service announcement from the Plastic Pollution Coalition, starring actor, Ed Begley, Jr. Always remember to take your reusable bags with you when you shop. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in...