Join the Fox Valley Sustainability Network for the first film screening webinar. The webinar will feature a screening of the 76-minute documentary ‘Microplastic Madness’ followed by a panel discussion around plastic initiatives and policies that exist and are in the works locally, regionally and nationally.
Speakers Include:
Abby Beck,
Ward 5 City Council Member, City of Batavia
Cynthia Kanner,
Executive Director, Environmental Defenders of McHenry County
Jaclyn Wegner,
Director of Conservation Action, Shedd Aquarium
When:
Wednesday, November 18
4pm to 6pm
Where:
Zoom Webinar. register below to receive call information.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/99482308777?pwd=anM0WTlmUlZyV2dMVmwxamxlSlVLUT09
Meeting ID: 994 8230 8777
Passcode: 687012
If you are having trouble accessing the event, please email mhill@a5inc.com
“Microplastic Madness’ Film description:
Microplastic Madness is the story of 56 fifth graders from Red Hook, Brooklyn (NYC) living on the frontline of the climate crisis whose actions on plastic pollution morph into extraordinary leadership and scalable victories.
With stop-motion animation, heartfelt kid commentary, and interviews of experts and renowned scientists researching the harmful effects of microplastics, this alarming yet charming narrative conveys an urgent message in user-friendly terms.
These eleven-year-olds dive deep into the root causes of plastic pollution. Taking on the roles of citizen scientists and community advocates, they collect local data, lead community outreach, and use their own local data to inform policy by testifying and rallying at City Hall. Then they turned their focus back to school, taking action in their cafeteria to eliminate all single-use plastic. Created to inspire kids, teachers, and policymakers alike, this is the spark needed to grow a youth-led Plastic Free Future movement in schools everywhere.
The film has been accepted by 24 film festivals, won 5 awards, and has been screened in over 45 cities across the U.S. and 6 cities abroad.
