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. Our day will include workshops guiding you on how to:

  • Build & Energize Your Base

  • Strengthen Your Organizing Skills

  • Focus on the Science

  • Power Mapping

  • Engage Legislators

  • Tell good stories

  • Organize a Local Film Screening

  • Beware of Chemical Recycling

  • Engage Faith Groups

Join us at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia on Saturday, March 21, 2026

AGENDA

  • 8:30-9:30: Check-in, coffee and networking

  • 9:30-10:10: Welcome from Judith Enck, President, Beyond Plastics

  • 10:10-10:30: Beyond Plastics Policy Positions & Strategy

  • 10:35-11:50: Morning session options

    • Panel: Plastics & Health

    • Organizing Training

    • Funding & Grant Guidance

  • 12:30-12:50: Lunch break (catered)

  • 12:50-1:50: Keynote speaker Rev. Mira Sawlani-Joyner

  • 1:55-3:05: Afternoon session 1 options

    • Media Training

    • Lobbying & Digital Organizing Training

  • 3:10-4:20: Afternoon session 2 options

    • Reuse in Schools

    • Campaign Stories

  • 4:25-4:30: Closing remarks

  • 4:30: Depart

TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS