Students That Oppose Plastic (STOP) Pollution.
Plastic pollution is everywhere, yet plastic production is expected to triple by 2050. Join other youth activists in the STOP Pollution coalition to learn how you can activate your voice and create policy change to address our plastic problem, take action on climate, and improve waste management outcomes in Washington State.
Environment Washington, Puget Soundkeeper, WashPIRG Students, Zero Waste WA, and other Plastic Free WA Coalition members will be hosting activism workshops on Mondays throughout Nov & December. Workshops will be held on Zoom and are open to students grades 8 and above. Details below. RSVP here.
· 11/13 5:30-6:30 pm: The Problems with Plastic & Recycling (and what we can do!
· 11/20 5:30-7 pm: Student Action Workshop: Writing legislators & letters to the editor
· 12/4 5:30-7 pm: Student Action Workshop: Make your voice heard: lobby meeting training
· 12/18 5:30-6:30 pm How to advocate for plastic reduction policies: What to expect in the 2024 WA State Legislative Session
RSVP for Zero Waste Advocacy workshops HERE.
Want to take action now? Speak up for the environment, climate, and their future signing this petition, asking legislators to address our growing plastic and waste problem.
School staff and parents can add their voice by signing this petition, or joining the grassroots volunteer team advancing policy solutions. Want to learn more, or request an environment advocate to run a private workshop with your students? Email Pam Clough at pclough@environmentwashington.org!
Last Updated November 10, 2023