FACT SHEETS

 

REPORTS & STUDIES

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LEGISLATION

Whether at the local, city, state, federal level or international level, legislation is the most powerful tool with which we can control the production, consumption and disposal of plastics, as well as reusable and less toxic alternatives to plastics.

Beyond Plastics’ staff have a strong background in helping to draft, refine, fix and pass effective legislation to reduce the amount of harmful plastic entering our environment.

Click here to learn more about various approaches, view sample bill text, and stay up to speed on all the plastic pollution-related pieces of legislation that are currently in play in the United States.

 

TOOLS YOU CAN USE

CLASS

Beyond Plastics president and former US EPA regional administrator, Judith Enck offers a virtual, one-credit, college class through Bennington College’s Center for the Advancement of Public Action each fall and spring. The class is open to all high school and college students who may want to arrange to take it for academic credit from Bennington College for a cost of $400. It is also open to people of all ages who love to learn and don't need/want school credit for a cost of just $100.

Some of the things class alumni say make the experience a standout include:

  • Interactive features

  • Expert guest speakers

  • Movie recommendations followed by discussions

  • Curated readings

  • Thorough syllabus (shared ahead of time)

  • Time at the end of class to ask questions

  • Small breakout groups

  • Learning to write letters to the editor

On seven consecutive Wednesdays, the class will meet from 7:00-9:00 PM ET via Zoom to delve into almost every aspect of the plastic pollution crisis and, more importantly, what we can do to fix it. Click here to learn more and register now.

The alumni of this class are at the forefront of educating their families, friends, and communities about the dangers of plastic pollution and what they can do to reduce it. Alumni Giving is appreciated throughout the year. If you've taken the class, we hope you will support the work you care deeply about.