Today, the White House announced a new Executive Order to Revitalize Our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All, which includes “new steps to combat plastic pollution in communities.”
Ranae Hanson is an activist and author of Watershed: Attending to Body and Earth in Distress. Ranae sat down with PPC Project Coordinator Amelia Hanson, her daughter, to discuss how their family has maintained a plastic-free and zero waste set of holiday traditions despite yearly increases in plastic production and a massive amount of plastic involved in the average American holiday celebration.
Joshua Onysko is an award-winning entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of Pangea Organics—a company developing sustainable, plant-based body and skincare products. Joshua sat down with Plastic Pollution Coalition (PPC) Vice President of Programs & Communications Jen Fela to discuss how he aspires to use his business to create a better future that is more sustainable and in harmony with the planet.
AY Young is a Musician, Producer, Activist, and a UN Youth Leader. AY sat down with PPC Co-Founder & CEO Dianna Cohen to discuss the power of individual small actions and how coming from a family of changemakers influenced him to use the power of art and music to bring awareness to important issues and drive change.
Dr. Manasa Mantravadi is a board-certified pediatrician and Founder/CEO at AHIMSA, a company making beautiful stainless steel foodware for kids. Dr. Mantravadi sat down with PPC Managing Director Julia Cohen to discuss the impacts of plastics, PFAS, and lead on children during their developmental years and how to avoid exposing your family to these harmful chemicals in your home.
Photographer and Plastic Pollution Coalition Artist Ally Andy Hughes reflects on his experiences as a Gapado Artist in Residence.