This webinar is a panel discussion conducted by experts in sustainability and conservation pertaining to the film, The Story of Plastic. It was hosted by Dana Ripper of MRBO, Steve Schnarr of Missouri River Relief, Mary Culler of Steam Teams United, and Krystal Anton of Johnson County Community College. Paige Witek, MRBO’s education coordinator moderates the panel.
There were many helpful articles and links discussed by the panel and attendees. The following are the main links discussed:
- “Microplastics in Seafood and the Implications for Human Health”
- Search.earth911.com
- https://phys.org/news/2020-06-tons-plastic-western-annually.html
- microfiber laundry ball
- https://us.guppyfriend.com/
- https://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/insight/petrochemicals-and-plastics-power-plants-and-exports-drive-new-fracking-boom
- www.mowaterkeeper.org
- https://missouriconfluencewaterkeeper.org/microplastics
- https://www.productstewardship.us
- https://grist.org/living/whats-worse-burning-plastic-or-sending-it-to-a-landfill/
Thank you for checking out our webinar! Stay tuned to our blog to register and attend upcoming webinars live! All webinars will be free, but free will donations are always welcome.
