“So many parts of our economy, so many places around the world, are dependent on this relatively small group of corporations who are making a tremendous amount of money poisoning the rest of us. And so figuring out how to break out of that cycle, that’s the project of our lifetime.” –from an interview in Story of Plastic film⠀
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THE PROJECT OF OUR LIFETIME … a matter of survival … There has been a lot of peeling back the layers lately, and I keep finding this same small list of powerful petrochemical corporations at the root of so many of our dire social injustices and environmental crises–certainly the plastic crisis. So how do we hold them accountable? And take away their power? I don't know…but it seems like it's going to take LOTS OF US, working at it from every angle possible–the scientists, policy-makers, educators, community leaders, science communicators (some of whom will be on our live Story of Plastic virtual panel today at 6pm PST, link in my story!). AND it's going to take ALL OF US caring, voting, writing our representatives, paying attention, and examining our habits to see where we can reduce our individual impact, especially with single-use plastics.⠀
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If you’re looking to make new plastic-free habits @mizulife is offering 20% to my friends throughout #plasticfreeJuly on ALL their reusable items to go plastic free. Including my fav waterbottle with built in filter! Use the discount code MIZULIZCLARK at checkout (you're definitely my friend if you're trying to go plastic free 😚) Link in bio!⠀
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Also, follow @sustainablesabs & @plasticfreemermaid to keep learning about plastic and discover tricks & tips to avoid it even more! And don’t forget to watch the Story of Plastic film. 🌎💙⠀
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#mizulife #plasticfreejuly #storyofplastic #corporategreed #kindhumans #sustainableabs #plasticfreemermaid
“The plastic crisis doesn’t start when the plastics enter the ocean. It starts before the oil and the gas leave the wellhead and it keeps on being a problem at every step along the way. So if you want to stop plastics, if you want to truly confront the plastics crisis, fight to end fossil fuel subsidies. Make companies accountable for the life cycle impacts of their products. The moment that @exxonmobil , @shell , @chevron , Dow and Dupont own the impacts of these products, the plastics crisis will be over and not before then.” —from Story of Plastic film⠀
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I just watched Story of Plastic, a documentary about the heroes and villains of the plastic crisis, its origins as a toxic byproduct of the fossil fuel industry, how it disproportionately effects poor and BIPOC communities at every stage, and how fossil fuel companies are currently ramping up its production despite worldwide efforts to decrease it's use. 🤯 Please watch this film! It's SO important. We currently have a free screening link to watch, go to my bio link to watch, ends tomorrow at 6pm PST, when @changingtidesfoundation is hosting a live panel to discuss the film! Link in my stories to watch the panel. 💙
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To organize a virtual screening in your network, go to storyofplastic.org/watch #plasticfreejuly #breakfreefromplastic @breakfreefromplastic @storyofstuff
“We can’t save the planet without uplifting the voices of the people, especially those most unheard.” — Leah Thomas @greengirlleah • Introducing @intersectionalenvironmentalist & their council, a group of incredible humans helping us make the connection between social & racial justice and protecting the planet. The same systems that are ravaging nature for profit are also oppressing people—mostly people of color—who more often bear the direct toxic & negative effects of corporate industries. So grateful to these leaders. Let’s follow them, hear them, hire their services, learn, lift them up!
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🌞Today we are introducing the Intersectional Environmentalist Council. To ensure this moment of social justice reckoning becomes a movement, Intersectional Environmentalist has formed a council of diverse powerhouse activists and influencers to help show individuals and organizations how to create a greener, more inclusive future for all.
The council will work collectively to amplify the work of BIPOC, the LGBTQ2S+ community and other unheard voices in the environmental movement, provide 1:1 peer to peer mentorship and encourage accountability within the IE team and community.
Together we’re committed to dismantling systems of oppression and the white-washed narrative of environmentalism.
What’s next? The IE team will be releasing the first ever Business Accountability Program, that will help corporations rethink and incorporate better business practices, create more inclusive messaging and spaces, encourage diversity within internal leadership structures and create wealth distribution to BIPOC-led grassroots environmental and social justice organizations.
Current council members include:
@GreenGirlLeah
@NativeIn_LA
@Pattiegonia
@TeresaBaker11
@DiandraMarizet
@QueerBrownVegan
@JoseBilingue
@KamilahJournet
@Sophfei
@QueenNushie
@WasteFreeMarie
@mikaelaloach
@For_The_Love_Of_Earth
@Queerquechua of @QueerNature
@AbbyThomas_
@Sustainablesabs
@AditiMayer
@BrownGirl_Green
@PhilTheFixer
#IntersectionalEnvironmentalist
“Nobody’s free until we’re all free.” —Fannie Lou Hammer
No time for denial today, time to keep reckoning with the truth that the US was founded on indigenous genocide and built on slavery. And that it continues to protect the wrongs of some while denying the rights of others. So much work to do, but with compassion and listening, we can move towards healing. A good start would be upholding the Fort Laramie treaty of 1868 & 1980 supreme court decision that the Black Hills/Mt Rushmore (He Sapa) belong to the Lakota people and are sacred to many indigenous peoples and should be given back.
And sorry but i’m not a fan of fireworks either … they terrorize animals, and spread litter and chemicals into the environment. 😬
Keep questioning the norms my friends.
#landback
“Nothing can be changed until it’s faced.” —James Baldwin
Help fight systemic racism by entering our #RaffleForUNITY!⠀
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Starting today through July 13th, @kindhumans_movement, @texturedwaves & @changingtidesfoundation are hosting an online raffle to raise funds to fight systemic racism and promote inclusivity in the outdoors. 100% of the proceeds go to @aclu_nationwide @colorofchange and @stokedorg. We’re humbled by the amount of unbelievable prizes donated by a devoted community of kind humans and brands! I'm donating 3 x 1-hour video chat sessions + 3 Swell books. Other prizes include hand-shaped boards by @fcdsurboards, @_alex_lopezz, and @leahloves, a⠀
6 night stay for 2 people at @villacacao_costarica, any @patagonia_surf wetsuit, a surf lesson + photo session with @leahloves &
@jianca_lazarus (SoCal Only), original artwork by @andydavisdesigns & @daniellamanini_art, a @blixbike⠀
electric bike, @zealoptics sunnies, @mizulife reusables, @kassiasurf gear, and dozens of other rad prizes, photo prints, gift cards, sustainable goods, and more!⠀
How it Works: Purchase: Buy tickets for the prizes you hope to win! They are $10 and $20. Win: Prize Winners will be drawn on July 13th. 100% of all ticket proceeds go to @aclu_nationwide, @colorofchange, and @stokedorg.⠀
Head to link in my bio or Kindhumans.com to see the full list of prizes, and buy your raffle tickets now! THANK YOU!! Please spread the word! Together we can make a positive impact!⠀
#RaffleforUNITY #KindnessPassItOn #ChangeIsComing #BlackLivesMatter⠀
