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July 31, 2025 , 7:00 pm

Right now, it’s difficult for consumers to avoid single-use plastic packaging. But change is possible and more businesses are innovating to find better, less toxic, less wasteful and more sustainable ways to deliver goods and products.

Please join Beyond Plastics for an inspiring look at some existing alternatives to single-use plastic packaging featuring reuse and refill business leaders, Sarah Paiji Yoo, the CEO and Co-Founder of Blueland, makers of non-toxic natural cleaning products sold in reusable, refillable packaging, Lindsey McCoy, CEO and Co-Founder of Plaine Products which makes salon-quality personal care products sold in aluminum bottles designed to be used, returned and refilled, and Rob Kutner, the CRO of USEFULL, a fast-growing reuse program provider that makes it easy for colleges and universities to seamlessly offer takeout meals in stainless steel returnable containers.

Register now to join via Zoom on Thursday, July 31 at 7:00 PM ET US for this free educational webinar.

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June 1, 2025 – July 11, 2025

This art and science exhibition aims to raise public awareness about oceanic pollution through the lens of the sargassum seaweed, which has been proliferating in the Atlantic and on Caribbean coasts since 2011, due to human activity and pollution. It invites artists, scientists, and researchers to share their perspectives on the causes and potential solutions to this scourge.

The exhibit is organized by Tout-Monde Art Foundation and endorsed by the Permanent Missions of France and Barbados to the United Nations. It is in connection with World Oceans Day (8 June) and the 2025 UN Oceans Conference.

*On display until July 11, 2025.

Exhibitions organized for the general public at UN Headquarters in New York are displayed in the Visitors’ Lobby, inside the General Assembly building. They feature photographic and multimedia displays covering important topics that the UN works on such as human rights, sustainable development, the environment, women and girls, and more. Explore a selection of exhibits on the online gallery.

Location

United Nations Headquarters, New York
Visitors’ Lobby
Entrance: 1st Avenue at 46th Street
New York, NY 10017

Admission

Monday to Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Closed Dates for 2025

January 1^st, March 31^st, April 18^th, May 26^th, June 6^th, July 4^th, September 1^st, November 27^th, December 25^th

More information

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June 9, 2025 , 11:00 am

Join National Academies for Microplastics and Health Webinar Series: Webinar 4 – Research Priorities, Mitigation Strategies, and Public Communication in the Face of Uncertainties on June 9 at 11 am EST.

The fourth and final webinar in the series aims to inform the public about emerging science, policy responses, and public communication strategies surrounding microplastics and human health. With growing evidence of widespread exposure and ongoing uncertainty about health impacts, this discussion will explore key research gaps and opportunities, examine past, present, and potential mitigation efforts, and discuss how risk communication can be used to support informed decisions in the face of scientific uncertainty. Through three sessions focused on science, solutions, and communication, the webinar will identify the next steps for research, policymaking, and public engagement.

The webinar will feature presentations and remarks from Katrina S. Korfmacher (University of Rochester), Winnie Lau (The Pew Charitable Trusts), Sylvie Lemoine (The European Chemical Industry Council), Sherri Mason “Sam” (Gannon University), Sabine Pahl (University of Vienna), Raymond Pieters (Utrecht University).

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June 4, 2025 , 7:00 pm

Shell’s rail traffic isn’t just business as usual — it’s a risk we all live with. Join BCMAC, Breathe Project, and Carnegie Mellon University on June 4 at 7 pm EST to uncover the facts and fight for safer communities.

RSVP to the Zoom webinar using the button below, or scan the QR code above for more info about BCMAC..

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June 2, 2025 – June 4, 2025 PST

Register now for the 2025 Hollywood Climate Summit, live in Los Angeles at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and free online from June 2-4. HCS ’25 features Tig Notaro, Tim Myers, Adam Conover, and more.

The Hollywood Climate Summit is a nonprofit organization that produces unique immersive learning experiences and coordinates collective social impact and narrative strategies between the climate movement and Hollywood.

This year, Plastic Pollution Coalition is excited to be a community partner for the 2025 Hollywood Climate Summit and we want to invite you to attend! HCS isn’t just another climate conference—it’s an entertainment-forward networking and learning experience with special focuses on storytelling and strategy across sectors like film, TV, gaming, marketing, music, and journalism.

Because Plastic Pollution Coalition is a partner of the summit, our community gets a special 50% discount on tickets and passes with code: PARTNERHCS25.

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May 28, 2025 , 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm PST

If you’re in San Francisco, join 5 Gyres and The Carbonauts for a live panel discussion, ‘Better Alternatives to Plastic – Now!’ on May 28 to learn about the role alternative materials can play in driving solutions.

About the Event

The Carbonauts and 5 Gyres invite you for an exclusive Sustainability Session and Panel featuring top leaders in the sustainable materials space.

Plastic waste can now be found in every corner of the globe. Plastics contaminate the environment, entangle countless marine and land animals, and are inextricably linked to the climate crisis since plastic production (especially single-use plastics) contributes significantly to global emissions.

Microplastics (plastic particles one μm to five mm in size) contaminate our food and water, accumulating in our bodies, posing a serious risk to our health. Unfortunately, even with the publication of alarming studies and reports on this issue, plastic production continues to increase. Tackling the climate crisis must include finding solutions to the accumulation of plastic waste in our environment and advocating for sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics.

5 Gyres uses science-driven research to lead the way in driving upstream solutions to the plastic crisis through education, advocacy, and community building.

We’ll hear from some of today’s pioneers leading the way in reducing plastic pollution and developing sustainable alternatives:

Kathleen Egan (Moderator) – A sustainability leader and 5 Gyres Board Member, Kathleen is dedicated to advancing solutions to plastic pollution through research, advocacy, and community engagement.

Helen Yang – CEO & Co-Founder of Clement Packaging, Helen is pioneering biodegradable and compostable packaging solutions to replace single-use plastics.

John Felts – CEO & Co-Founder of Cruz Foam, John is an innovator in eco-friendly, bio-based foam packaging, transforming waste materials into sustainable alternatives.

Jonathan Taylor – A polymer scientist and 5 Gyres Board Member, Jonathan specializes in material innovation and policy advocacy to combat plastic pollution.

Julia Marsh – CEO & Co-Founder of Sway, Julia is revolutionizing seaweed-based packaging that is regenerative, scalable, and designed to replace plastic films.

Join for complimentary, sustainable drinks, an in-depth and informative discussion, plus great conversations with your fellow sustainability peeps!