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Refillery Station Prevents Single Use Plastic in Rio Grande Valley, Texas "Republished from TruchaRGV.com"
September 14, 2023
by
Abigail Vela
The Beginning of RGV Refillery Marisa Bravo is an RGV native hailing from Mission, Texas. RGV Refillery began in her home during the COVID-19 pandemic after Marisa grew interested in sustainable living. “I noticed a lot of plastic waste in my life that I was producing, so I wanted to change that. I did a […]
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All Eyes on the Gulf, Featured, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution
Systems of opression beget systems of opression
September 02, 2023
by
Alexis Young
In Calcasieu Parish, a little over three hours away from New Orleans, sits the city of Sulphur, Louisiana. The over 85-mile stretch of oil and gas and petrochemical (plastic production)plants along the Mississippi River includes the Calcasieu and Cameron parishes surrounding Lake Charles. Founder of The Vessel Project of Louisiana and Gulf Fossil Finance Coordinator […]
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All Eyes on the Gulf, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution
You have to hit ‘em where it hurts
July 15, 2023
by
People over Plastic staff with files from Alexis Young
Growing up, Shamyra Lavigne thought she lived in a paradise. Her home in St. James Parish, Louisiana was nestled between the Mississippi River and lush sugar cane fields. Her days were spent playing outdoors surrounded by tall grass, butterflies, and birds. When reflecting back on those times, Shamyra describes it as a life of privilege. […]
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All Eyes on the Gulf, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution
They just abandoned us.
July 13, 2023
by
People over Plastic staff with files from Alexis Young
The EPA recently halted a civil rights investigation that might have addressed some of the major environmental racism concerns of predominantly Black communities in Louisiana's “Cancer Alley”. In 2022, Earthjustice and the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law filed a complaint with the EPA on behalf of Sierra Club AND Concerned Citizens of St. […]
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All Eyes on the Gulf, Climate, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution
In the afterlife of slavery
July 01, 2023
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People over Plastic Staff with files from Alexis Young | Photo and videography by Jay Marcano
Dr. Joy Banner is all too familiar with the uphill battle facing Black communities in Louisiana’s River Parishes. As Co-founder of the Descendants Project, an organization committed to the intergenerational healing and flourishing of the Black descendant community in the Louisiana river parishes she focuses her work on the intersecting histories of enslavement, settler colonialism, […]
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Climate, Oil and Gas, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution
Perseverance is absolutely critical
June 19, 2023
by
People over Plastic
In Conversation: Patrice Simms of People over Plastic and Earthjustice In the last few years, the Biden administration has introduced a number of initiatives that would suggest it’s serious about environmental justice. For some observers, these initiatives were welcomed, if not long overdue. For years, community members, environmental groups and advocates have pushed the federal […]
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Climate, Cop City, Oil and Gas, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution, Prisons, Redlining
Juneteenth is a celebration of Black joy, but also a call-to-action
June 19, 2023
by
Mary Black
Analysis: For me, Juneteenth is a celebration of Black joy. It’s also a call-to-action for climate and environmental justice for people of the African diaspora. Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved Africans in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of their freedom, more than two years after the […]
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All Eyes on the Gulf, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution
In Focus: Deer Park, Texas residents continue to fear for their health and safety
June 01, 2023
by
People over Plastic staff with files from Alexis Young
It might feel as though the community of Deer Park, Texas is a world away from the discussion table in Paris where international delegates are meeting this week to negotiate a Global Plastics Treaty. But for residents in this largely Latino and Hispanic community, any decisions coming out of those talks are certain to have […]
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Petrochemicals, All Eyes on the Gulf, Indigenous, Plastic Pollution
“We are the sacrifice zones”
June 01, 2023
by
People over Plastic staff with files from Alexis Young
For residents living in the suburb of Deer Park, Texas, the chemical fire which broke out at the Shell Chemical Plant on May 5th was far from an isolated incident. The community, located just over 20 miles from Houston, is made up of mostly single-family homes lined with gardens and prides itself on being a […]
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All Eyes on the Gulf, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution
All Eyes On The Gulf: A Series That Brings You Into The Heart Of Frontline Communities
May 12, 2023
by
People over Plastic
People over Plastic is dedicating a special series of stories to America’s Gulf South. This is a region where some of the nation’s most pressing environmental injustices play out every day. The Gulf Coast in particular is a crucial petrochemical hub consisting of at least 55 major chemical plants. This is also where one-fifth of […]
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Petrochemicals, Climate, Plastic Pollution
EPA Proposal will Curb Chemical Plant Emissions
May 05, 2023
by
People over Plastic Staff
For years, communities living near petrochemical industries have fought to have their voices heard and it seems those years of advocacy are paying off. On April 6th, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to curb the emissions of chemical plants in the hope of protecting the public. The proposal would see a 6,000-ton […]
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Climate, Food, Greenwashing, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution, Waste
Analysis: Growing Bioplastics Or Growing Food
May 05, 2023
by
People over Plastic Staff
In March, the Biden administration announced an effort aimed at tackling the plastic pollution crisis by replacing 90% of plastics with biomaterials. But the move is being described as short-sighted. Worse yet, it may even be more harmful for the environment in the long run. A growing body of research suggests these seemingly eco-friendly alternatives […]
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Podcasts
Food, Indigenous, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution, Waste
Not My Mainland
December 08, 2022
by
People over Plastic
featuring food justice advocate, Josh Mori, Kauaʻi Hawaiʻi
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Climate, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution, Prisons, Redlining
The First Responder
November 22, 2022
by
People over Plastic
featuring community advocate making advancements in criminal justice, David Heppard
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Climate, Cop City, Greenwashing, Plastic Pollution, Waste
The Hot Seat
October 27, 2022
by
People over Plastic
featuring ecologist and "Cop City" activist Jacqueline Echols
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Climate, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution, Waste
Secret Sauce
October 13, 2022
by
People over Plastic
featuring community organizers Miss Sharon & Shamyra Lavigne, St. James Parish, Louisiana
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Climate, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution, Waste
People over Plastic Season Three Podcast Trailer - with Prism
October 08, 2022
by
People over Plastic
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Climate, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution, Waste
99%
August 07, 2022
by
People over Plastic
In conversation with Artivist extraordinaire Von Wong and Community Organizer Miss Sharon Lavigne
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Climate, Greenwashing, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution
If you aren’t at the table, you’re on the menu
August 07, 2022
by
People over Plastic
In conversation with environmental attorney Patrice Simms and zero-waste activist Froilan Grate
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Climate, Food, Plastic Pollution, Waste
Community Lunchbox
August 07, 2022
by
People over Plastic
In conversation with food delivery entrepreneurs Zuleyka Strasner and Ritesh Andre
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Indigenous, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution, Waste
Bag Bans and Border Wall
August 07, 2022
by
People over Plastic
In conversation with river-protector Tricia Cortez and Malawian environmental activist Gloria Majiga-Kamoto
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Climate, Plastic Pollution, Waste
Reprogramming the Root
August 07, 2022
by
People over Plastic
In conversation with Indigenous Leader Frankie Orona and Bangalore-based artist and TEDx speaker
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Climate, Plastic Pollution
Still in My Backyard
August 07, 2022
by
People over Plastic
Featuring leading Filipino activist Von Hernandez, environmental justice campaigner Yvette Arellano, and Indonesian lawyer Tiza Mafira
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Climate, Plastic Pollution, Waste
People Over Plastic Presents Season 2 Trailer “Waste Mafia”
August 07, 2022
by
People over Plastic
Welcome back to Season 2 of People Over Plastic.
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Climate, Plastic Pollution, Waste
From Brooklyn to Chinatown
August 07, 2022
by
People over Plastic
Hear the personal story of Pierre Simmons, a NYC musician and canner
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Climate, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution, Waste
How The Hell Did It Get HERE?
August 07, 2022
by
People over Plastic
Hear how Filipino Customs Official John Simon stopped the biggest waste shipment from being dumped in his country
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Climate, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution
Out of Sight, Out of Mind
August 07, 2022
by
People over Plastic
Community Advocate Ken Houston gets personal about the rise of illegal dumping in Oakland, California
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Climate, Plastic Pollution, Waste
Ropa Americana
August 07, 2022
by
People over Plastic
Circular economy expert Marcela Godoy shares the hard truth behind the underbelly of fast fashion
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Climate, Plastic Pollution, Waste
Not A Coincidence
August 07, 2022
by
People over Plastic
Community Organizer Shashawnda Campbell reveals the fight of her life on toxic incinerators in South Baltimore
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