Uploaded June 2020 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
Plastic pollutes at every stage of its existence and contributes directly to climate change. But as our plastic and climate crises mount and merge, we are at a tipping point of public awareness and demand for action. The panel featured NextGen environmentalists as we explored existing solutions including reusables, alternatives, and refillable systems. NextGen leaders discussed current public policy and shared opportunities to take action. The goal of the webinar was to learn what you can do NOW to make change and be part of the solution to the plastic pollution and climate crisis.
MODERATOR:
Hannah Testa, Founder Hannah4Change and Plastic Pollution Coalition Youth Ambassador
PANELISTS:
Tabatha (Tabbi) Knundson, Co-President, Surfrider Foundation Manoa Club
Sithara Menon, State Board Vice Chair, CALPIRG Students
Lilly Platt, Founder Lilly's Plastic Pickup, YouthMundus Ambassador, WODI and Plastic Pollution Coalition Youth Ambassador
This webinar took place on June, 9, 2020, and was a collaboration between Environment America, U.S. PIRG, LCV League of Conservation Voters, Recycle Across America, Captain Planet Foundation, Plastic Pollution Coalition, Surfrider Foundation, and Waterkeeper Alliance.
Plastic pollutes at every stage of its existence and contributes directly to climate change. But as our plastic and climate crises mount and merge, we are at a tipping point of public awareness and demand for action. The panel featured NextGen environmentalists as we explored existing solutions including reusables, alternatives, and refillable systems. NextGen leaders discussed current public policy and shared opportunities to take action. The goal of the webinar was to learn what you can do NOW to make change and be part of the solution to the plastic pollution and climate crisis.
MODERATOR:
Hannah Testa, Founder Hannah4Change and Plastic Pollution Coalition Youth Ambassador
PANELISTS:
Tabatha (Tabbi) Knundson, Co-President, Surfrider Foundation Manoa Club
Sithara Menon, State Board Vice Chair, CALPIRG Students
Lilly Platt, Founder Lilly's Plastic Pickup, YouthMundus Ambassador, WODI and Plastic Pollution Coalition Youth Ambassador
This webinar took place on June, 9, 2020, and was a collaboration between Environment America, U.S. PIRG, LCV League of Conservation Voters, Recycle Across America, Captain Planet Foundation, Plastic Pollution Coalition, Surfrider Foundation, and Waterkeeper Alliance.
