Environmental Webinar Recording: “Clear as Plastic”

If you’ve felt overwhelmed, confused, or even a little cynical about all the news headlines around plastics—you’re not alone. Join us for this free environmental webinar to learn the truth about plastics, whether they’re recyclable, and how you can help reduce plastic pollution.

From alarming reports about microplastics in our bodies, to conflicting messages on whether recycling plastics is real, the conversation around plastics can be confusing. That’s why Eco-Cycle invites you to watch a special Plastic Free July webinar:

Clear as Plastic: Demystifying Recent Plastics Headlines and Answering Your Most Burning Questions

Whether you’re just starting to rethink your plastic habits or you’ve been in the anti-plastic trenches for years, this webinar is for you! Click here to watch the recording.

What You’ll Learn

“Clear as Plastic” is packed with mythbusters and takeaways you can put into practice right away. Here’s a sample of what we’ll cover:

• “Is plastics recycling a hoax?” We’ll break down this controversial question, including why plastics are more complicated compared to other materials in the recycling system—and how that impacts what can and can’t be recycled.
• “How did we get here?” We’ll guide you through an overview of the plastics industry—how production exploded, who’s responsible, and how policy, profit, and public perception have collided.
• Plastic reduction tips that actually work. From smarter shopping to easy swaps that reduce single-use plastics in your home, you’ll walk away with practical tools to reduce your plastic use.

Stay until the end for the Q&A session and find answers to questions like: “What are the most effective ways to reduce plastic use now?”, “What plastics can go into my curbside recycling bin?”, and “What do I need to know about plastics incineration?”

Why Now?

Plastic Free July is a global movement to reduce plastic pollution—and it’s become a powerful movement to raise awareness and shift habits. But it can also leave people feeling discouraged—what difference can one person really make?

That’s exactly why this webinar matters. Understanding the system is the first step toward changing it. When we’re armed with facts, connected to others, and inspired by collective action, our individual choices start to ripple outward—and create real momentum.

Who Should Attend?

• Curious beginners looking for a better understanding of plastics and what’s really happening behind the scenes
• Long-time recyclers and plastic-free advocates ready to deepen their knowledge
• Teachers, parents, students, and community leaders seeking clear answers

Catch the Replay

This free, 90-minute webinar is available to view here.