Sustainable Communities Network: Let’s Talk Plastic

Let’s Talk Plastic

Join us to discuss plastic, one of today’s most urgent environmental challenges. Featuring special guest Nathan Reinbold from Pope Douglas Solid Waste Management, this session dives into the global Plastic Free July campaign, the surprising links between plastic production and climate change, and the emerging health risks posed by microplastics. You’ll walk away with fresh insights and practical ways to cut down on plastic in your everyday life.

How this connects to the Region 4 Climate Action Plan: 

• Increase public awareness about sustainable habits, available services, and how to properly recycle, compost, and reduce waste
• Eliminate petroleum-based, single-use products through phasing out the use of single-use plastics

How this connects to the Sustainable Development Goals: 

• Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing

• Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

• Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

• Goal 13: Climate Action

Click here to register to attend.

Sustainable Communities Network 

We invite you to join the Sustainable Communities Network and get connected to actionable climate and sustainability solutions! In the Sustainable Communities Network, you’ll connect with climate and sustainability experts and people like you working on solutions that support a resilient and sustainable future for our region.

Goals:

1. Connect people to actionable solutions to create more sustainable communities, now and in the future.

2. Build relationships across the region with each other and with the people and organizations creating positive change in their own communities.

3. Champion success stories and innovative projects that can be supported or replicated in other communities.

The topics and goals of the group are grounded in both the Minnesota Region 4 Climate Action Plan and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals that are part of our strategic framework.