Posted on Jul 12 2010 by Daniella Dimitrova Russo
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Theo Colborn to the Plastic Pollution Coalition Science Advisors Board. Dr. Colborn is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Florida, Gainesville, and Founder and President of The Endocrine Disruption Exchange, (TEDX, Inc). She is an environmental health analyst, and best known for her studies on the health effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals. She is the co-author...
Posted on Jul 01 2010 by Daniella Dimitrova Russo
Today, the California State Assembly passed SB797, a bill that would ban toxic Bisphenol-A, or BPA, from food and drink containers designed for children ages 3 and younger. BPA is a synthetic estrogen that has been linked to breast cancer and other serious health problems. It the United States it is used in many plastic baby bottles and sippy cups, as well as in the lining of infant formula cans...
Posted on Jun 30 2010 by Plastic Pollution Coalition
Support for AB 1998, the California Single-Use Bag Reduction Act (Brownley) (“the Act”) continues to build. Following Los Angeles Times endorsement of the Act and a unanimous vote of support by the Mayor and City Council of Santa Monica, AB 1998 passed out of the California Senate Environmental Quality Committee headed by Senator Simitian on a vote of 5-2. (See PPC letter of support addressed...
Posted on Jun 29 2010 by Plastic Pollution Coalition
Yesterday, the California Assembly held a vote that could have eliminated Bisphenol-A (BPA) in baby bottles, sippy cups, infant formula and baby food jars in that state. That vote fell short, but it’s NOT over yet. The sponsors of the bill are asking California residents to call their elected officials and ask for their support.
More information, telephone numbers and suggested actions are...
Posted on Jun 23 2010 by Plastic Pollution Coalition
Need a good book to bring to the beach in your canvas bag along with your reusable water bottle? Co-founder Lisa Boyle recommends this reading list to learn more about plastic pollution. Please order from this page and Amazon will give us a percent of your purchse price. Also, please share your suggested books on this subject on our Facebook page or by replying to this post.
Slow Death by Rubber...
Posted on Jun 14 2010 by Manuel Maqueda
In October 2009, Dianna Cohen, cofounder of Plastic Pollution Coalition, commissioned glass artist Liz Marx to create a talisman to remind us to choose wise and healthy alternatives.
Also a reminder to REFUSE single-use and disposable plastics daily. The necklaces Liz created are the result of melting sections of glass bottle necks in a kiln. All are different, and have very organic, soft and compelling...
Posted on May 20 2010 by Plastic Pollution Coalition
Executive Director Daniella Russo in an interview with Greenopolis TV explains the Plastic Pollution Coalition vision: to create a global community and ignite a social movement to stop plastic pollution and its toxic impacts worldwide. The coalition is inspired by a vision of a world free of plastic pollution and offers to collaborate with all organizations and individuals who share this vision.
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Posted on May 20 2010 by Plastic Pollution Coalition
By Lisa Kaas Boyle
A Cynical Strategy: Why the American Chemistry Council Spends Millions Promoting Plastic Recycling
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) spends millions to defend the chemicals produced by their members to make plastics. They have hired the same advisors who defended the tobacco industry to formulate a strategy to promote and defend the petrochemical industry. If measured by the...
Posted on May 17 2010 by Plastic Pollution Coalition
Some of the world’s greatest musicians and artists are taking the message of the Plastic Pollution Coalition on the road this summer. Jack Johnson, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, and Ben Harper are all making PPC a part of their summer tours—by donating a portion of ticket sales or promoting us on their sites and onstage. Visual artists Chris Jordan and Raymond Pettibon have also contributed their...
Posted on Apr 23 2010 by Manuel Maqueda
Surfing legends Chris and Keith Malloy have spent years traveling around the world looking for the best undiscovered surfing spots. From Antarctica to Iceland, and from Galapagos to New Caledonia, no matter how remote the place was, plastic was already there.
The Malloys have spent years exploring uncharted waters around the Irish coast to find empty, world-class waves. They featured in the Irish...
