To mobilize communities, Philadelphia and beyond, to protect their environment through citizen science, education, and action-oriented cleanups focused on mitigating plastic pollution.
Our Vision
Empowering passionate environmental stewards to lead communities towards a healthy, thriving future, free from the burden of plastic waste.
Proud to be featured in Penn Today, University of Pennsylvania and The Water Center at Penn discussing the science of microplastics, emerging health research, and practical solutions!
Here's an excerpt:
Microplastics are increasingly being detected in our waterways, ecosystems, and even the human body, making research and public education more important than ever.
We're excited to share this new Penn Today article featuring our partners Samantha McBride and Derek Ho, PhD from Penn Engineering, along with Vijay Bhatia from the Philadelphia Water Department.
The article explores:
🔹 Where microplastics come from and how they move through ecosystems
🔹 The latest innovations in microplastics detection, including AI-powered tools
🔹 Practical steps individuals can take to reduce their exposure
🔹 Why partnerships between researchers and water professionals are critical to advancing science and community education
📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/deNTztNx
