News & Events
Addressing single-use plastic products pollutions
This UNEP report comes with a surprising take-away – The problem with single-use plastic is not the plastic – it is the single use.
“A critical finding is that “single-use” is more problematic than “plastic”, with the most sustainable products being reusables, “ wrote the United Nations in a report
End Polio Day 2022
When I discovered how close we were to eradicating polio, I was very motivated to be a part of this movement. It is so rare when you can accomplish something so spectacular
Greenwashing
Greenwashing: This term, which was coined in 1986 by environmentalist Jay Westerveld, defines how companies use marketing techniques to make their products appear more environmentally friendly than they truly are
Report from Break Free From Plastic and the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL)
A new report from Break Free From Plastic and the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) explores the European market for plastics and petrochemicals, arguing that the EU can advance energy security by making cuts to these energy-intensive industries.
ifixtheplanet the video-challenge: think, vote and upload
An initiative to make people visible behind their project.
You feel the spirit, you see in enthusiastic eye, you get the results.
Our Planet Our Future Mindful Eating
Today over 20 people from around the globe participated in Our Planet Our Future, Mindful Eating for Our Health and the Health of the Planet with speakers Paul van Egen, CEO Our Planet Our Future, and Dr. Lilian Cheung, Harvard School of Public Health.
Demystifying Microplastics in Shellfish
Is the consumption of shellfish a threat to human health? Learn the truth on Wed. Oct 26 when Sandra Shumway PhD, DSc of UCONN Groton’s Department of Marine Sciences presents, “Demystifying Microplastics in Shellfish”.
Environment Tour México Project Presentation
We would like to invite you to our next Environment Tour México Project Presentation, this Saturday October 8, 2022 at 8:00 am PST USA and 8.30pm IST Indian Time
Meals on Wheels
Castro Valley Rotary Club in California recently assisted a local nutrition program for Senior Citizens in switching from using disposable food trays to reusable onez, resulting in a huge decrease in plastic waste..and a nicer meal experience.
Why can’t I recycle these
Why are plastic bottles (#1 PET) almost universally recyclable, but plastic clamshells (also #1 PET) considered to be worthless and rarely, if ever, considered recyclable?
Rotary’s role in ending plastic waste
What can Rotary Clubs do to end plastic waste? The United Nations Environment Programme suggests a way forward – a way that Clubs can effectively reduce plastic waste, and lead their communities to do the same.
“Adopt-A-River. ROTARY-UNEP”
We would like to invite you to our next Webinar “Adopt-A-River. ROTARY-UNEP”
In this webinar, we will share how your club can be a part of this program.
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#ESRAGPlasticsSolutions
Environmental issues do not live in a bubble. ESRAG provides a framework for teamwork with the other ESRAG Task Forces and Rotary Action Groups.