Wednesday, April 30, 2pm. Online. For decades, sewage sludge — a byproduct of wastewater treatment — has been marketed as a sustainable fertilizer. But the reality is far more dangerous. Loaded with PFAS (‘forever chemicals’), microplastics, and other toxic contaminants, … Read More
Monday, April 7, 12-1:30pm. Online. Learn how to motivate action to stop air pollution to protect health in this webinar. Let’s protect our health and protect the climate by addressing the impact of pollution. Dr. Phil Landrigan will present the … Read More
April 15, 10am-3pm. Boston University Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences (665 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston) and online. Join The Boston Globe’s 2025 Sustainability Summit, where visionaries, policymakers, and change makers shaping the future of our planet will come … Read More
Recent research has uncovered alarmingly high levels of microplastics in human brains — with even greater concentrations found in individuals diagnosed with dementia. These findings raise urgent concerns about how plastic pollution impacts human health, especially as plastic production and … Read More
Thursday, March 27, 6:30-9pm. Newman Elementary School Auditorium (1155 Central Avenue Needham). Join a special screening and discussion of “Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics,” an award-winning 2024 documentary investigating our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of … Read More
Many brands of chewing gum contain an ingredient called “gum base” which can contain synthetic materials such as polyethylene and polyvinyl acetate. The same chemical ingredients in gum base can also be found in shampoo bottles, carrier bags and glue. … Read More
As we know, plastic producers are finding new ways to sell their products. Despite an increase in awareness, global plastic production has steadily grown in the past five years. The WHY Foundation has produced several feature length documentaries and short … Read More
Thursday, March 6, 7:30-9pm. Our Lady Help of Christians, Lower Hall (573 Washington Street, Newton). Do you worry about single-use plastics filling your family’s lunchboxes and garbage pails? Are you frustrated by the increasing use of disposable plastics at holiday … Read More
Tuesday, March 4, 8pm. Online. Yes… it is possible to prove that the toxic chemicals coming out of the smokestack in your area are falling out on your community. Researchers published a study last year that documented many toxic metals … Read More
Wednesday, March 20, 12-1pm. Online. Join the University of Rhode Island for an engaging discussion on the latest research examining household exposures to PFAS and other harmful chemicals in consumer products. Learn how communities are taking action to reduce these … Read More
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