April 9, 2025 , 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Washington, DC
In-person event at the Hill Center in DC, featuring a panel of leading experts and a screening of the new documentary, “Single-Use Planet.”
Single-use plastics are a growing problem for the environment, public health, and our political system. A panel of leading experts will discuss all aspects of this issue, moderated by Shannon Osaka of the Washington Post.
Following the panel discussion will be a screening of the new documentary film Single-Use Planet, coming to public television nationwide beginning in April 2025, just in time for Earth Day (check local listings)
Featuring:
SHANNON OSAKA, Climate Reporter, The Washington Post, Moderator
DR. PETE MYERS, Chief Scientist/Founder, Environmental Health Sciences, Environmental Health News, Panelist
JESSE MEILLER, PhD, Teaching Professor, Program Co-Director, Georgetown University, Panelist
ELIZABETH RYZNAR, MD, MSC, Director of Medical Education, Sheppard Pratt, Panelist
Agenda:
The event will begin with a brief reception to welcome guests with snacks and refreshments.
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Welcome reception with complimentary snacks and refreshments
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Panel discussion
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Film screening: “Single-Use Planet”
Location:
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
921 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast Washington, DC 20003
