Steve Russell, VP of the Plastics Department at ACC Plastics, emphasizes

Steve Russell, VP of the Plastics Department at ACC Plastics, emphasizes a shared commitment: plastics should be used wisely, reduced when possible, and recycled after use.

He expresses confidence in achieving these goals, attributing his optimism to the goodwill and collaborative spirit among all parties involved in addressing this critical issue.

Dr. Sylvia Earle is a National Geographic Society Explorer-in-Residence, renowned

Dr. Sylvia Earle is a National Geographic Society Explorer-in-Residence, renowned oceanographer, explorer, author, and lecturer. She has been called a "Living Legend" by the Library of Congress and the first "Hero for the Planet" by *Time* magazine.

In this video, Dr. Earle addresses the devastating impact of our plastic addiction on the world's oceans.

Released March 22, 2010, "The Story of Bottled Water" is a five-minute film exposing the bottled water industry's deceptive practices. It reveals how the industry undermines tap water and uses

Released March 22, 2010, "The Story of Bottled Water" is a five-minute film exposing the bottled water industry's deceptive practices. It reveals how the industry undermines tap water and uses environmental-themed advertising to mask the vast plastic waste it generates. The film strongly advises avoiding bottled water.

Production partners for the film include five leading sustainability organizations: Corporate Accountability International, Environmental Working Group, Food & Water Watch, Pacific Institute, and Polaris Institute.

For more information on Annie Leonard, visit storyofstuff.org/about/annie-leonard/.

Plastic pollution is an alarming global issue, with indigestible debris accumulating rapidly in communities, rivers, deserts, and oceans. Disposable plastics are the primary source. Start today by

Plastic pollution is an alarming global issue, with indigestible debris accumulating rapidly in communities, rivers, deserts, and oceans. Disposable plastics are the primary source. Start today by refusing them.

For more information, visit the [Plastic Pollution Coalition](http://plasticpollutioncoalition.org/). The film "Plastic Seduction," written, directed, and produced by Katrin Peters, further explores this topic. Learn more about her work [here](http://www.dailydifference.org/).

Thierry Vrain, a retired soil biologist and former head of a molecular biology department, spent his career engineering nematode resistance in crops. In retirement, as a gardener, he gained a

Thierry Vrain, a retired soil biologist and former head of a molecular biology department, spent his career engineering nematode resistance in crops. In retirement, as a gardener, he gained a deeper understanding of soil ecosystems.

Observing public concern about food safety, Vrain, with his expertise in genetic engineering, felt compelled to act. He has joined a campaign to educate consumers about potential health issues reported in recent scientific literature.

More information is available here.

The documentary "Trashed - No Place For Waste" examines the global risks posed by waste pollution to our air, land, sea, and ultimately, the food chain. It uncovers immediate and potent dangers to

The documentary "Trashed - No Place For Waste" examines the global risks posed by waste pollution to our air, land, sea, and ultimately, the food chain. It uncovers immediate and potent dangers to human health.

Filmed from Iceland to Indonesia, the movie features Jeremy Irons in conversations with scientists, politicians, and individuals whose lives have been profoundly impacted by waste. Learn more at the Trashed Film website.

ExxonMobil is conducting cleanup operations following a significant oil spill in central Arkansas. A ruptured 20-inch "Pegasus" tar sands pipeline released thousands of barrels of crude oil from

ExxonMobil is conducting cleanup operations following a significant oil spill in central Arkansas. A ruptured 20-inch "Pegasus" tar sands pipeline released thousands of barrels of crude oil from Canada near Mayflower, forcing nearly two dozen home evacuations.

The Environmental Protection Agency has classified this incident as a "major spill." For more details, visit Democracy Now.

Water is essential for all life forms and commerce.

In his TEDx talk, "The Future of Water," delivered at Oregon State University on April 17, 2012, Puralytics CEO Mark Owen (visit