Dear friend,
We are off to a very optimistic start to 2022! Simply, the Lonely Whale team couldn’t be more fired up to ensure plastic waste does not find its way into the ocean.
While we’ve contributed to significant progress on that mission over the years, we’re evaluating ways to accelerate our goal attainment across our programs and campaigns so that we have more impact much more quickly.
Have an idea you've been wanting to make a reality? Curious about how to get more involved? Make a plastic waste-free resolution for 2022 that you want to share? Whatever it is, share your ideas with us so we can start a conversation! Submit it here.
We’re filled with anticipation to learn which companies our TOM FORD Plastic Innovation Prize Judges will announce as finalists at the end of February - it’s going to be hard, they are all impressive! Join us on LinkedIn this Thursday, 1/13, for the next episode of #UnwrapTheFuture Live as I speak with Judges James Andrews and Saskia van Gendt about the role of innovation and influence in sustainability.
Next week we are launching the first Global Youth Environmental Movement Insights Survey as part of a report commissioned by the UN Environment Programme. These insights will be critical to ensuring the voices of young environmental leaders are front and center in policy decisions. This report will shape the youth engagement work conducted by Governments and non-profit environmental organizations alike.
This year is critical for significant plastic waste reduction and we need you now more than ever. If you’re inspired, please share this newsletter with friends, colleagues, and family and DM me on LinkedIn or Instagram if you want to connect. I’d love to hear from you.
Warmly,
Dr. Dune Ives
CEO, Lonely Whale
