Ending the Plague of Plastic

Explore the critical issue of plastic pollution in this thought-provoking panel discussion from the 2022 Aspen Ideas Festival. Delve into the history of plastic development, its pervasive presence in our environment, and the challenges faced in recycling efforts. Learn about potential solutions to end single-use plastic consumption and discover how consumers and corporations are beginning to address this global problem. Gain insights from experts Tom Szaky, Founder and CEO of TerraCycle, Jill Tiefenthaler, CEO of National Geographic Society, and Laurel Zaima, Education and Outreach Coordinator at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University. Understand the far-reaching implications of plastic pollution and the urgent need for action in this 48-minute conversation that tackles one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time.