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.

We’ll center the day around stories from people in our region sharing frontline and fenceline community experiences and the impacts on health, local economies, and future generations — grounding us all in why this work matters so deeply and to so many.

Our opening panel will feature Oriana Holmes-Price, Director of Organizing at the New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance, and Bigga Dre, a longtime activist with Chester Residents Concerned for Quality Living.

Join us for a day of connection, strategy, and building momentum.