Dear John,
We recognize that this is an especially difficult time for those who care about our world and our environment. We’re living through unprecedented times of cumulative trauma all around the world. Here’s a small reminder to breathe, seek support and community, and remember that you are not alone in wanting to build a better future—we are right there with you. Find resources to help in our guide, Climate Anxiety: How to Remain Hopeful & Resilient in Difficult Times.
This month we reflected on last year’s devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, California. Plastic Pollution Coalition (PPC) and our friends at Habitable published research on the connections between plastics in our built environment and wildfires, and how Los Angeles and other wildfire-affected communities can build back better and more resilient in the face of climate-fueled wildfires. Learn more.
In case you missed it, be sure to check out TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch, where global thought leaders convened to ask: How Do We Solve Plastic Pollution by 2040? Watch the TEDx talks.
It seems like every day there are new reports about plastic polluting our world, from oceans and rivers to microplastics contaminating our own bodies. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the issue and not know how to start doing something about it. That’s why we’re going back to the basics to explore the real causes of plastic pollution, how plastic affects our health and communities, and simple actions you can take to help solve the problem. Join us—and invite your friends and community—for our upcoming webinar, Back to Basics: Plastic Pollution 101, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Sign up for the webinar.
We are grateful that you are a part of our community working together to create a more just, equitable world free of plastic pollution and its toxic impacts.
In Solidarity,

Erica Cirino Communications Manager Plastic Pollution Coalition
P.S. Please support us—no amount is too small and helps fund our vital work during these uncertain times.
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