For International #BookLoversDay, we've pulled together a list of recommended books to help you learn more about microplastics, throwaway culture, and how we can break free from the plastic cycle. Get more suggestions from our partners Plastic Pollutes: plasticpollutioncoalition.org/learn/resource…

You may have seen this image circulating before. 📸 ⁠ We're resharing it as it commemorates the 1976 Olympics and is an important reminder that 48 years later, plastic still pollutes. Choose plastic-free reuse & refill, and help us push for systems change. #PlasticPollutes

#PlasticPeopleDoc is returning to England with a screening in Nottingham on Friday, August 23! Mammoth - A Climate Action Cinema, dedicated to showing films dedicated to the climate crisis, wil be hosting a screening at 7 PM. Get tickets here now: mammothcinema.co.uk/Event/83370

"Drinks giant under fire for over-use of bottles and cups despite organizers’ promise of greenest ever Games." The #Paris2024 Olympics promised to be the most eco-friendly Games in history - but what was the end result? theguardian.com/sport/article/…

August 30th is Movie Night at The Lantern! 📽️ Join for a viewing of Canadian documentary Plastic People Documentary and a panel discussion with Dr. Ina Benner, Holly Hogan, Dr. Kas Houthuijs, Dr. Karl Jobst and Dr. Laurie Twells. Register here: event.fourwaves.com/ppdv/registrat…

Big news! Congrats to our U.S. Impact Partners like Plastic Pollutes and #BreakFreeFromPlastic for keeping this issue front & centre with legislators & policymakers. Hoping this bodes well for robust global #plastics treaty talks in South Korea this fall. reuters.com/sustainability…

In this clip from #PlasticPeopleDoc, co-director Ziya Tong visits with Professor Jeanette Rotchell, an environmental toxicologist, and her team at the University of Hull to see how they're testing 🧪 & finding #microplastics from several different sources in human blood 🩸. Watch now ⬇️

WATCH: Nurdles — which can absorb harmful toxics and pollute the environment as they continue to degrade into smaller# microplastics – are produced by more than 140 facilities across the U.S., including 36 in Texas. ehn.org/microplastic-o…

"It is now imperative to declare a global emergency.” Sedat Gundogdu, featured in #PlasticPeopleDoc, and other experts weigh in on new studies that show microplastics are infiltrating brain tissue (via The Guardian) theguardian.com/environment/ar…

Really disturbing new science: microplastics are not only in the human brain, levels are increasing. Plastic pollution is a human health crisis ⁦Plastic People Documentary⁩ cnn.com/2024/08/23/hea…

#PlasticPeopleDoc is coming to DENVER! On August 28, discover the hidden crisis of #microplastics solutions with our film and then stay for a panel discussion featuring director Ben Addelman. Get tickets here: eventbrite.com/e/flowater-pre…

Have you seen #PlasticPeopleDoc yet? If you have, we'd love to hear from you! Take this short survey and let us know your thoughts. surveymonkey.com/r/PlasticPeopl…

Recent studies have found microplastics present in both male human and dog testes, but how else can plastic pollution affect our furry, faithful canine (and feline) companions? #nationaldogday

St. John's: See #PlasticPeopleDoc tomorrow night at The Lantern! Memorial University is hosting a FREE screening and panel discussion, sponsored by Health Canada, starting at 6 PM. Register here to see the film on the big screen now: thelantern.ca/upcoming-event…

Reminder! It's time to pass on artificial grass which is made of plastic. Learn why synthetic turf is not a good option for the environment or our health. #PlasticGrass #PlasticPollutes #BreakFreeFromPlastic ow.ly/fr2m50T7UPe

#PlasticPeopleDoc co-director Earthling talks with McGill News about the growing evidence that #microplastics are turning up almost everywhere – even inside our bodies. Read the interview now: mcgillnews.mcgill.ca/why-microplast…

🌊 🥤 🐟 #PlasticPollutes #BreakFreeFromPlastic

Did you know that #PlasticPeopleDoc has curriculum guides that can be used in schools with the film? Designed for Grades 7-12 & Post-Secondary, we're waiving the licensing fee for 🇨🇦 educators to make it easier to use in classrooms this fall! Find out more plasticpeopledoc.com/education/

I’m looking forward to delivering the keynote at this year’s Sustainable Production Forum! All about greening our TV/Film industries. 🎥 🙌🏽 thestar.com/sponsored-sect…

Watch this clip from #PlasticPeopleDoc, and learn how the world's biggest plant (Gulf Coast Growth Ventures) creates trillions of polyethylene pellets annually, letting huge amounts of pollutants and known carcinogens into the community of Portland, Texas like benzene. ⬇️