Author: Kelley
Three upcoming webinars – food systems, resistance/extinction and conservation/community development
Creating a More Just Food System: Thursday, April 15 at 4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET The failure of the federal response during the pandemic resulted in part from long-standing ties between industry and government that have been costly for workers, animals and biodiversity. But things are starting to change. People are eating less…
Support zero waste through a digital toolkit and sign-on letters
Hello, I wanted to share a couple of sign-on letters and a digital toolkit that might be of interest personally and/or professionally. Sorry for any cross postings. Kelley #PlasticFreePresident Day of Action Join the Center for Biological Diversity and other coalition partners for a digital day of action the day after the inauguration, on Thursday,…
9-24: Interactive Zoom meeting to network with others about waste prevention and reuse
Looking to network with others about waste prevention or reuse and associated policies like extended producer responsibility and right to repair? Join this interactive Zoom call on Thurs, Sept 24 at 1pm E convened by the Center for Biological Diversity, the NM Recycling Coalition and Senator Tom Udall’s office. Space is limited – https://bit.ly/2FEv47x A…
“The Story of Plastic” – Virtual Screening & Panel Discussion July 14
Join the Center for Biological Diversity and the New Mexico Recycling Coalition for a free virtual screening and panel discussion of the new film “The Story of Plastic”. Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. MST/1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST Location: Watch the film at your convenience a week prior…
Sign-on Request: Due Feb 7: Support Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act
Move up the waste management hierarchy to support waste reduction and reuse! A comprehensive bill to combat the plastic pollution crisis ‒ the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2020 ‒ will be introduced soon and the authors are looking for support from individual groups in addition to our coalition support. This bill would pave the way…
One Health for One Planet Education (IHOPE) Initiative Working Groups Forming
The 1HOPE initiative provides an opportunity for individuals from around the world to collectively get involved in educating the public about One Health. Working groups are forming and will focus on education in six categories: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Civil Society / Community, (includes Non-Profit and Non-Government Organizations, NGOs), Corporate, and Government (includes Intergovernmental Organisations). Vision:…
Population, Health and Environment activity this Valentine’s Day
Dear zoos, nature centers, aquariums, and other environmental educators: Spread the Love by Giving Away Condoms on Valentine’s Day The Center for Biological Diversity’s Endangered Species Condoms are a fun way to start conversations about the link between unsustainable human population growth and the species extinction crisis. Especially on a holiday when people are known to…
Connection between Health, Environment and Social Change call for conference proposals
University of South Florida Social Marketing Conference 2018 Call for Abstracts due March 6, 2018 Interest in this roundtable session due early February 2018 Visit this site for more information –https://thesocialmarketingconference.org/ I am curating a roundtable session at the upcoming conference on Friday, June 29 in Clearwater Beach, FL to show the connection between health,…
Do you have 10 minutes to help with my graduate thesis?
Dear colleagues, I am working towards a master’s in public health online through the University of South Florida. I am asking for your help with my thesis. To graduate I am conducting a survey and subsequent activity to be done around the holidays. The purpose of the survey is to explore the attitudes, barriers, and…
Seeking focus group participants in the Southern Maryland area
Sorry for the repost. I just realized the link didn’t work when I posted it last month. Please forward this to others that might be interested. New Dream is holding a small community gathering to hear your thoughts on gift giving, gift receiving and shopping. The information you share will help New Dream build…