When People Lead, Leaders Follow
It's easy to get burned out but we've got your back with Radical Optimism for a World Beyond Plastic! Let's renew our commitment to eradicate single-use plastic that harms the environment, our health and further burdens environmental justice communities. Let's get energized and learn new ways to engage others in this work— and keep them engaged.
Through interactive workshops, you’ll build organizing skills to strengthen your advocacy, including power mapping, building and energizing your base, engaging local officials, and organizing film screenings or book events. You’ll also hear from President Judith Enck on the big picture—and be inspired by wins from across the network.
Join us at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia on Saturday, March 21, 2026
AGENDA
8:30-9:30: Check In, Coffee Hour & Networking
9:30-9:40 Welcome
9:40-10:25 Community Panel
10:30-11:30 Planning for Action: Power Mapping
11:35-12:25 President’s Remarks: Judith Enck
12:30-1:30 Lunch & Networking
1:30-2:30 State of the Region & Group Wins
2:30-3:30 Activating Your Power Map
3:30-4:30 Media Training & Film Screening/Book Events
4:30-6:00 Reception & Networking
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMUNITY MEMBERS
If you reside in an environmental justice community, please let us know when you RSVP, and we will reach out to assist with your travel.
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS
Please use our handy travel guide for information on getting to the conference.
Hotel Accommodations: A block is reserved under “Beyond Plastics” at the Sonesta Hotel Rittenhouse Square, located at 1800 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Please use the link in the travel guide to book a room in the hotel block.
THINGS TO DO IN PHILLY
On Friday evening, join Beyond Plastics and Judith Enck
for a book talk at Head House Books. Learn more here.
Visit the African American Museum in Philadelphia, located
along Arch St at 701 Arch St. Visit their website to see
Visit the Barnes Foundation Museum. Learn more & purchase tickets here.
Get a bite to eat at Reading Terminal Market, located at 1136 Arch St.
For any art lovers out there, swing by The Philadelphia Art Museum. Plan your visit here.
Philly is bordered by two riverfronts, the Delaware River Waterfront on the east and Schuylkill Banks on the west. Take a walk outdoors, shop, and eat at the Cherry St and Race St Piers.
Visit the Rocky Statue and swing by the 9th St Italian Market for some great food. Located at 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
There is a ton more to do in Philly. From museums, to restaurants, to parks, to festivals, the list goes on. Here are some resources and guides you can use: Time Out’s Must See Philly Attractions, Philadelphia Visitor Center’s Things to Do, Visit Philly’s “Things to Do”, and their “Things to Do This Week” Guide.
