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CELEBRATING EARTH DAY 2020

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Dear John,

Happy Earth Day, Month, and Year from Plastic Pollution Coalition! Though
the global pandemic has changed events across the world, and many are
suffering, we are encouraged by the dexterity, flexibility, and creativity
springing into action with virtual meetings, webinars, screenings, and
online activities to mark the 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF EARTH DAY. 

We invite you to explore this newsletter and sign up for one of the many
"Earth Day" events listed below. Be sure to MARK YOUR CALENDAR for the TV
premiere of “The Story of Plastic” this Wednesday, April 22. [8]

We wish you good health and resilience,

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TAKE ACTION

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HOW TO WATCH ‘THE STORY OF PLASTIC’ [8]

BROADCAST [8] – Tune in on Earth Day, April 22, on Discovery Channel and
network affiliates in 134 countries and territories. The Story of Plastic
is available on the DiscoveryGo subscription streaming service, and will
also be available to rent on video-on-demand services like iTunes and
Amazon following the April 22 television broadcast.

VIRTUAL COMMUNITY SCREENINGS [8] – Grassroots groups, educators, and
passionate individuals can host a free, virtual screening to share _The
Story of Plastic_ with their community. Or, individuals can join a virtual
screening being organized in their region. To learn more visit
www.storyofplastic.org/watch [10].
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STOP Corporate Plastic Polluters From Exploiting The Global Pandemic
Sign our petition telling the U.S. Health & Human Services Department not
to give in to the plastic industry's attempts to exploit the COVID-19
crisis. Sign now » [11]

COALITION NEWS

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Here's a roundup of the latest news and updates from Coalition Members. We
want to hear from you! Please send us your updates.

Earth Day Live! [13]
Plastic Pollution Coalition joins hundreds of youth organizers, climate
justice activists, and frontline communities for global livestreams for
Earth Day, beginning on Tuesday, April 21 and running for 4 days. Find a
livestream near you. [14]

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Celebrate #EarthDay2020 [15]
Check out a new action every hour on April 22. Tune into earthday.org [16]
every hour of Earth Day and join millions of others worldwide as we take
action for our planet. Join in by flooding digital platforms with messages
of hope, optimism, and action to keep environmental action front and center
in our collective global conversation using the hashtag #EarthDay2020.
Visit Earthday.org [15]

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Earth Day Meme Contest [17]
This Earth Day, GAIA and PLAN are hosting an Earth Day Meme Contest! The
challenge is to make memes connecting Zero Waste to climate change and/or
social justice to communicate the broad significance of the movement. Learn
more. [17]
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JOIN THE ECOLOGY CENTER WATCH PARTY + PANEL DISCUSSION FOR ‘THE STORY OF
PLASTIC’ [18]
The watch party starts at 6 pm PST and the panel discussion at 7:40 pm PST.
Speakers include Sophie Hahn, City of Berkeley Vice Mayor; Shilpi Chhotray,
Break Free From Plastic; Stiv Wilson, Executive Producer, The Story of
Plastic; Jackie Nuñez, Plastic Pollution Coalition; Martin Bourque,
Ecology Center; and Yvette Arellano, Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy
Services. Register now. [18]

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Tune in: The Future is Durable Webinar [19]
Mark your calendar for May 6 at 10:00 am PST for the latest installment to
the Solutions to Plastic Pollution Webinar Series [19], where experts will
explore the impacts on the reusables movement during the current COVID-19
crisis. Presenters include Dr. Pete Myers, EHN; Judith Enck, Beyond
Plastics; Matt Prindivale, UPSTREAM; and Lauren Singer, Trash is for
Tossers, Package Free Shop. Register. [19]
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University of California Berkeley Enacts Country’s Strongest Single-Use
Plastic Ban [20]
CALPIRGS has announced the campus committed to a comprehensive plastic
policy, which eliminates all non-essential single-use plastic by 2030. [20]

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Break Free From Plastic Offers Coronavirus Emergency Micro-funds [21]
The current pandemic has required many of us to rethink the way we do our
work and communicate with our teams, volunteers, and community. Break Free
From Plastic will distribute stipends of up to $1,000 to grassroots
organizations to access video conferencing services, digital organizing
tools, as well as obtain safety supplies for their teams. The application
will be open until April 30 or until available funds are distributed. [21]

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Teachers and Students, Join us for Diving into Plastic Pollution with
'Straws' Films and Q&A [22]
Join us in helping to empower students to make strides in understanding
the problem of single-use plastic and reducing its use. We have compiled
several short films that students can watch to learn about plastic
pollution, and afterward join us for an online discussion about what they
can do to address single-use plastic pollution right now. Jackie Nuñez,
Founder & Program Manager, The Last Plastic Straw, and featured in the
short documentary STRAWS, will be hosting the online discussions, along
with other Plastic Pollution Coalition staff. Learn more. [22]
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Watch ‘A Conversation with Ocean Activists’ [23]
Watch the town hall [23] hosted by Ocean Elders featuring Shelby O’Neil
of Jr. Ocean Guardians & Dianna Cohen, Co-Founder and CEO of Plastic
Pollution Coalition. Additional conversations in this ongoing series
include Sylvia Earle and this Friday, April 24 with Nainoa Tompson.
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Coral Triangle Center Hosts ‘SOS Plastic Danger’ [24]
Coral Triangle Center challenges anyone with a knack for puzzles and games
to play the new Escape Room “SOS Plastic Danger,” opening soon in
Sanur, Bali, in CTC’s Center for Marine Conservation. Learn more. [24]
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Edible Schoolyard Launches Lessons At Home [25]
Find educational resources [25] created specifically for this time of
distance learning that engage students in understanding how food is deeply
connected to so many parts of our lives.
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Nominate a Young Leader [26]
The North American Association for Environmental Education has opened the
global search for EE 30 Under 30 - 30 game-changing leaders under 30 years
of age who are making a difference through using environmental education.
We invite nominations for leaders of all kinds, from any country, sector,
or discipline. Visit naaee.org/ee30under30 [26] to learn more and submit a
nomination before May 8.
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Cooped Up Because of Coronavirus? Keep Air Fresh [27]
Read these tips from EWG [27] on how to improve indoor air quality.
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Top 11 Things You Should Know about Trump, Coronavirus, and EPA [28]
Using the Coronavirus pandemic as a cover to reward polluters, the Trump
Administration has decided to stop EPA enforcement of environmental
protection laws. Read more from the Center for Environmental Health. [28]

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5 GYRES HOSTS TRASH ACADEMY [29]
5 Gyres is taking programs online with the NEW 5 Gyres Trash Academy [29].
Learn all about the history of plastic and what you can do today for a
cleaner planet and a plastic-free tomorrow.
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TO SEE A FULL LIST OF OUR MORE THAN 1,200 MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS AND
BUSINESSES, PLEASE VISIT THE COALITION PAGE. [30]Not a member yet? Join
now. [31]

LATEST BLOG POSTS

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_Read the latest news from our blog. [33]_

* No 'Away': Why is the U.S. Still Offshoring Plastic Waste Around the
World? [34]

* Pandemic Crisis, Systemic Decline: New Report Warns Oil, Gas and Plastic
Industries are an Unfillable Sinkhole for Recovery Funds [35]

* PLASTIC POLLUTION COALITION HOSTS SHORT FILMS + Q&A FOR STUDENTS AND
TEACHERS [36]

* PLASTIC INDUSTRY EXPLOITS COVID-19 TO CONTINUE POLLUTING THE PLANET [37]

* 100+ FUN AND EDUCATIONAL THINGS TO DO AT HOME [38]

IN THE NEWS

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_Check out our Press Room. [40] _

We’re building a database of Media Experts from our Coalition. If you
would like to be listed please, send us an email.

AFRICA’S EXPLODING PLASTIC NIGHTMARE [39]
_The Intercept_

Don't Buy Plastics Industry's Claims about Plastic Bags Aiding Coronavirus
Fight
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RIGHTWING THINKTANKS USE FEAR OF COVID-19 TO FIGHT BANS ON PLASTIC BAGS
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_The Guardian_

WASHINGTON STATE SENATE PASSES STYROFOAM BAN [42]
_Waste360_

CONNECT WITH US

_Connect with us at these online events. You can also CONNECT WITH US on
LinkedIn by visiting OUR TEAM PAGE [9]. _

APRIL 25: ‘STORY OF PLASTIC’ WATCH PARTY AND PANEL [18]
The watch party starts at 6 pm PST and the panel discussion at 7:40 pm
PST. Speakers include Sophie Hahn, City of Berkeley Vice Mayor; Shilpi
Chhotray, Break Free From Plastic; Stiv Wilson, Executive Producer, The
Story of Plastic; Jackie Nuñez, Plastic Pollution Coalition; Martin
Bourque, Ecology Center; and Yvette Arellano, Texas Environmental Justice
Advocacy Services. _Register now. _ [18]

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MAY 6: THE FUTURE IS DURABLE WEBINAR [19]
_Join us at 10 am PST for the latest installment to the Solutions to
Plastic Pollution Webinar Series. Presenters include Dr. Pete Myers, EHN;
__Judith Enck, Beyond Plastics; Matt Prindivale, UPSTREAM; and Lauren
Singer, Trash is for Tossers, Package Free Shop. Register now. [19] _
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CONTACT
_Tell us your ideas on how to come together during this time. We need your
voice and support. _
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DONATE [5]_Your donation helps us continue our work toward a world free of
plastic pollution._

YOUR DONATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE.

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PLASTIC POLLUTION COALITION is a growing global alliance of individuals,
organizations, businesses, and policymakers working toward a world free of
plastic pollution and its toxic impacts on humans, animals, waterways,
oceans, and the environment. Plastic Pollution Coalition is a project of
Earth Island Institute, a 501(c)3, non-profit organization, organized and
existing under the laws of California (Federal Tax ID #94-2889684).

PLASTIC POLLUTION COALITION
1875 Connecticut Avenue NW, 10th Floor
Washington, DC 20009
[email protected]
(323) 936-3010

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