The Community Foundation's Environmental Affinity Group invites you to a two-part event on February 9 and 10
Plastics in Boulder County and a Move Toward a More Circular Economy
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Please join us for this virtual event focused on practical strategies to minimize plastics in Boulder County and how we can move together toward a more circular economy.
First, you will have the opportunity to watch The Story of Plastic at home. Then, on Tuesday, February 9 from 5 - 6 PM, we invite you to participate in a conversation about the film with Executive Producer Michael O'Heaney. The following afternoon, Wednesday, February 10, we will host two panel sessions to explore the challenges and opportunities for local solutions, including advocacy, philanthropy, and individual action.
You will find more details about each segment of the event below. Please register to attend any or all portions of one or both days.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
With gratitude,
Steve Emmett-Mattox and Len Berman, EAG Steering Committee members
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Day 1: Join us for a screening and talk back with the Executive Producer |
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The Story of Plastic Screening
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Register below for a free screening of The Story of Plastic, which premiered in 2019 at the Mill Valley Film Festival where it won the festival’s Audience Award. We will send you a link to view the film on your own time or join us to watch it as a group from 3 - 4:45 PM on February 9.
Watch on your own time or with us on Tuesday, February 9 from 3 - 4:45 PM MST
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The Story of Plastic Talk Back with Executive Producer, Michael O'Heaney
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Michael O’Heaney is Executive Director of The Story of Stuff Project, a pioneering new media initiative whose nine widely acclaimed animated films—beginning with 2007’s The Story of Stuff—explain where our Stuff comes from and where it goes when we throw it away. Michael is also an Executive Producer of The Story of Plastic, the Project’s first feature-length documentary.
Tuesday, February 9 from 5 - 6 PM MST
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Day 2: Join us for panel discussions |
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From Single-Use to Systems Change: How to Reduce Plastic Production, Consumption, and Pollution |
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The Systems Change panel will look at how local, state, and national systems create challenges and opportunities for advancing a circular economy and minimizing plastic production, consumption, and pollution. This panel will be moderated by KC Becker, Former Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives, and will feature experts working to change local, regional, and national systems.
Wednesday, February 10 from 1-2 PM MST
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Individual Advocacy and Action |
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Wednesday, February 10 from 2:30-3:30 PM MST
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Big Thanks to Our Environmental Affinity Group Members |
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Our Environmental Affinity Group (EAG) convenes and inspires Boulder County environmental donors, building a connected and engaged community around environmental issues, connecting donors with environmental organizations, and providing opportunities for effective grantmaking.
If you are interested in learning more about our Environmental Affinity Group, please email Peggy.
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