Plastic pollution and the harms it causes, and what to know about recycling plastic

MAINE PUBLIC • November 29, 2022

Plastic pollution is all around us in Maine—in the oceans, forests, backyards, open spaces and towns. We’ll discuss the kinds of plastics that are most problematic, what impacts these have on the environment, the role of recycling—and what people can do to help reduce the harms that plastics cause. Panelists: Matt Grondin, EcoMaine; Sarah Nichols, Natural Resources Council of Maine; Katie Weiler, Viable Gear.