Please join us for a panel discussion with researchers from USC, UCSB and Brown University on why single-use plastic is so bad. We all get lazy and forget our reusable water bottles once in a while. We hope to illustrate why we need to do better.
Environmental Pollution
Single-use plastics (straws, bags, utensils, bottles) often end up in landfills or the environment.
Over 8 million tons of plastic enter the ocean each year, harming marine ecosystems.
Non-Biodegradable
Plastics take 400-1,000 years to decompose. Even then, they break down into harmful microplastics.
These microplastics contaminate water sources and soil.
Harm to Marine Life
Animals often mistake plastic for food, leading to ingestion, starvation, or entanglement.
Single-use plastics kill over 100,000 marine mammals and 1 million seabirds annually.
Human Health Risks
Microplastics enter the food chain and end up in our bodies through seafood, water, and even air.
The average person consumes up to 5 grams of plastic per week – equivalent to a credit card.
Climate Impact
Producing and incinerating plastic generates greenhouse gases, contributing to climate change.
Plastics are responsible for 3.8% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Tickets are free. Please register: https://RefuseandReuse.eventbrite.com