The Garbage Patch is Inside of Us. But Solutions Exist!

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[TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch]([link removed])

Dear John,

On November 8, 2025, global thought leaders convened at [TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch]([link removed]) to ask: How Do We Solve Plastic Pollution by 2040? This inspiring, impactful, and thought-provoking event brought together scientists, business leaders and innovators, frontline community members and advocates, Indigenous knowledge keepers, policymakers, artists and entertainment industry professionals, and other experts contributing to the movement to end plastic pollution.

These provocative talks and inspiring musical performances are now available for you to watch and share among your community! 38 groundbreaking talks and three musical performances were recorded during TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch; they are [now available to watch here](%20https://tedxgreatpacificgarbagepatch.com/videos?utm_medium=email&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=tedx25).

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TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch speakers represented a diverse group of experts ages 25 to 90. They discussed the latest science and key plastic pollution solutions topics, including: reuse, refill, and regenerative materials; legal and policy actions to hold plastic polluters accountable; the role of art and entertainment in inspiring change; the importance of justice for communities most harmed by plastic pollution; solutions to protect our health and the health of all living things, and more. Here’s an easy link to share with your networks: [link removed].

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Onward,

[Dianna Cohen]

Dianna Cohen
Co-Founder & CEO
Plastic Pollution Coalition

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