You may have heard about microplastics and nanoplastics infiltrating the human body. Maybe you saw a news article about how there’s roughly the equivalent of a plastic spoon’s worth of

You may have heard about microplastics and nanoplastics infiltrating the human body. Maybe you saw a news article about how there’s roughly the equivalent of a plastic spoon’s worth of micro and nano-plastics in our brains or a headline about microplastics in the human placenta, breast milk, or testicles. Few people realize that plastics are made with chemicals – a lot of them! There are more than sixteen thousand known chemicals added to plastics to give them various qualities - shiny, matte, flexible, hard, heat resistant, etc. Unfortunately, more than a quarter of these chemicals are known to be toxic.

Please join Beyond Plastics, and Ami Zota, ScD of Columbia University and Ryan Babadi, PhD of Toxic-Free Future for a free educational webinar about the toxic chemicals in plastics. Learn which toxic chemicals are used in plastics that are commonly used to make children’s toys, dishes and kitchenware, clothing, food and beverage packaging, building materials, cosmetics, personal care products, and more. We’ll also discuss the negative impacts of these chemicals on our health and environment as well as how you can help protect yourself and your community from them.

https://www.beyondplastics.org/events/toxic-chemicals-in-plastics

This Summit21 session (June 9, 2021) explored the circular economy. Chile’s Minister Carolina Schmidt presented her country's roadmap. Wolfgang Blau and Dame Ellen MacArthur discussed optimizing

This Summit21 session (June 9, 2021) explored the circular economy. Chile’s Minister Carolina Schmidt presented her country's roadmap. Wolfgang Blau and Dame Ellen MacArthur discussed optimizing ecosystem value. Panels included experts from Morgan Stanley and BlackRock on investment, and supply chain leaders from PVH, IKEA, and H&M on redesigning global systems for profit, inclusivity, and environmental benefits.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a UK charity accelerating the transition to a circular economy through business, learning, and insights.

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Filmmaker David MacDougall was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv at the University of Oregon's "What is Documentary?" conference (April 24-26,

Filmmaker David MacDougall was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv at the University of Oregon's "What is Documentary?" conference (April 24-26, 2014). He discussed the documentary filmmaking process, emphasizing self-sufficiency and structural elements.

An ethnographic filmmaker and writer on visual anthropology, MacDougall was educated at Harvard and UCLA. Born in the USA, he has lived in Australia since 1975. His works include the film *Gandhi's Children* (2008) and books *Transcultural Cinema* (1998) and *The Corporeal Image* (2006).

His complete filmography, including films on Australian indigenous communities, is available here. A second interview about his films on India's Doon School is also on EarthSayers.tv.

Summit 21's second session, live-streamed in June 2021, explored growth in a circular economy. Discussions featured Dame Ellen MacArthur, Wolfgang Blau, Chile’s Environment Minister Carolina

Summit 21's second session, live-streamed in June 2021, explored growth in a circular economy. Discussions featured Dame Ellen MacArthur, Wolfgang Blau, Chile’s Environment Minister Carolina Schmidt, and a panel on circular economy investment with leaders from Morgan Stanley and BlackRock. H&M also shared insights on redesigning global supply chains for sustainable, inclusive growth.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the transition to a circular economy. For more insightful videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel. Find out more about our work and follow us online:

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This presentation explores the lost economic opportunity due to women's underrepresentation in STEM careers. Evidence includes falling graduation rates for girls and young women in STEM fields,

This presentation explores the lost economic opportunity due to women's underrepresentation in STEM careers. Evidence includes falling graduation rates for girls and young women in STEM fields, and women holding less than 30% of STEM-related jobs.

It features comments from Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and columnist Libby Dodd, with illustrations by Judith Gosse.

Produced and written by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, this content was published on February 24, 2015.

Examined Life brings philosophy from academia to the streets. Filmmaker Astra Taylor joins influential thinkers like Peter Singer, Judith Butler, Cornel West, and Kwame Appiah on unique

Examined Life brings philosophy from academia to the streets. Filmmaker Astra Taylor joins influential thinkers like Peter Singer, Judith Butler, Cornel West, and Kwame Appiah on unique excursions. This segment features literary critic, philosopher, and feminist Avital Ronell.

The series explores places and spaces that resonate with their ideas, offering a fresh perspective on contemporary thought. This is a must-see exploration of philosophy in action.

Dr. Judith Orloff, a *New York Times* bestselling author, teaches how to ignite empathy and intuition at work. She helps sensitive people thrive in an insensitive world, showing them how to manage

Dr. Judith Orloff, a *New York Times* bestselling author, teaches how to ignite empathy and intuition at work. She helps sensitive people thrive in an insensitive world, showing them how to manage emotions and intuition to avoid overload and burnout.

A psychiatrist and empath on the UCLA faculty, Dr. Orloff blends traditional medicine with intuition and energy awareness. She treats empaths and highly sensitive people globally through her private practice. Her work has been featured in O Magazine, Forbes, CNN, and NPR.

For more information, visit drjudithorloff.com. Moderated by Susie Ade.

Judith Rodin emphasizes that future preparation requires building better cities. Dozens of global cities, from

Judith Rodin emphasizes that future preparation requires building better cities. Dozens of global cities, from New York to Dhaka, have recently endured large-scale catastrophes, including natural disasters, conflicts, and disease. In our interconnected world, these events harm vulnerable individuals, destabilize communities, and threaten entire societies.

Facing increasing city-wide risks, we must improve our ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Dr. Judith Rodin, President of the Rockefeller Foundation and author of *The Resilience Dividend*, offers groundbreaking research. She guides individuals, companies, and societies in averting disaster by fostering more dynamic, resilient urban environments.

Rodin's work explores critical questions, such as lessons from Japan's 2011 tsunami and Haiti's humanitarian aid. Her book, *The Resilience Dividend*, is available for order.

The Standing Rock movement, centered at the O�héthi ŠakówiÅ‹ camp, brought together over 200 indigenous nations and

The Standing Rock movement, centered at the O�héthi ŠakówiÅ‹ camp, brought together over 200 indigenous nations and 6,000 people in unprecedented solidarity. This fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline is crucial for protecting water and asserting indigenous sovereignty against a colonialist state.

On Indigenous People's Day 2016, we stood with #StandingWithStandingRock. Journalist Jonathan Klett, US Representative Candidate Chase Iron Eyes, and Native Organizers Alliance director Judith LeBlanc discuss the critical issues at stake in this vital indigenous rights movement.

The United States will welcome a new President in January. In the run-up to the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Beyond Plastics has released a list of 27 priority policy recommendations for the

The United States will welcome a new President in January. In the run-up to the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Beyond Plastics has released a list of 27 priority policy recommendations for the next U.S. president to reduce plastic pollution. These recommendations pave the way to address the plastic pollution crisis by significantly reducing the production of plastics, thereby limiting their negative impacts on environmental justice communities, human health, climate change, fish and wildlife, and our planet.

We have assembled an all-star panel of experts!

Please join Judith Enck and Jess Conard, Beyond Plastics’ President and Appalachia Director, respectively, Jo Banner, Co-founder & Co-Director of The Descendants Project, Kevin Budris, Advocacy Director of Just Zero, and Dr. Sherri “Sam” Mason, Director of Project NePTWNE at Gannon University via Zoom on Tuesday, October 1 at 7:00 PM ET to learn more about these recommendations, ask questions, and enjoy a lively discussion. You can find the Presidential Policy Priorities document here: https://www.beyondplastics.org/s/presidential-priorities.