PUBLIC LECTURE: Plastic Free July: thinking globally, acting locally - Free AMSA Conference Public Lecture Wed, 10 Jul 2019 18:30 - Notre Dame, 32 Mouat St, Fremantle Rebecca Prince-Ruiz, Founder and Director, Plastic Free Foundation Ocean plastic pollution, waste and the recycling “crisis” are hot topics. Cleaning up plastic waste and improving recycling systems are important but “turning off the tap” to reduce the problem at the source is critical. Plastic Free July is a global movement sharing ideas and solutions to help millions of people to be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. From a humble office initiative in Perth to one of the world’s most widespread environmental movements the Plastic Free July has inspired 120 million participants in 170 countries. Hear the story behind this award winning behaviour change campaign and learn how you can be part of the solution. Sponsored by UWA Oceans Institute URL: http://amsa19.amsa.asn.au/amsa-public-lecture/ For more information: Jayden Worts jayden.worts@uwa.edu.au 864884774 Starts : Wed, 10 Jul 2019 18:30 Ends : Wed, 10 Jul 2019 20:00 RSVP Required. Last Updated : Mon, 08 Jul 2019 12:57