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Junk: A Plastic Odyssey

Date:
Monday, October 13, 2008
Time:
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Event Type:
Speaker
Organizer/Author:
Location Details:
Marin Humane Society
171 Bel Marin Keys
Novato, CA 94949
415-883-4621

Monday, October 13
7:30-9pm

Join Dr. Marcus Eriksen and Anna Cummins of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation to learn about the alarming amounts of plastic debris in our oceans, and the toxins being carried into food we harvest from the Pacific. http://www.algalita.org

This presentation will focus on:

- The origin and fate of plastic waste
- Health risks to humans
- Solutions and resistance from the plastics industry

Donation requested at the door (suggested: $8-18)

Sponsored by:

Green Sangha, Marin Humane Society, Marin Sanitary Service
Added to the calendar on Fri, Oct 3, 2008 10:33AM
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