Single-Use Plastics: Thrive Impact Group Findings & Next Steps
Transitioning to Phase 2 of Countywide Collective Action
Date - Thursday, August 27, 2020, 3:30 PM via Zoom
Slides - link | Recording - link | Survey Results - 4.5/5, 38% All-5s!
Attendance - 43 people representing 3x organizations (64% nonprofit, 13% government, 13% business, 9% youth)
RECAP
Did you know San Mateo County annually generates the equivalent of 37,000 Mini Coopers of single-use plastic waste? Do you believe it costs us $2600 a year for a four-person household?
The August 27 E&S Community meeting summarized how uniting local waste management, stormwater permit, ecological conservation, and climate change experts helped Thrive holistically analyze plastic waste challenges and solutions.
Video & slides summarize research of the 16-member, cross-sector Impact Group - Reduce & Rethink Single Use Plastics in SMC. Also, their plans to reduce plastic consumption through cross-discipline Collective Impact.
Thanks to the solutions-oriented panelists:
Eun-Soo Lim, Senior Sustainability Specialist, County of San Mateo Office of Sustainability - disposable food service ware ordinance
Ava Peyton, leader, Menlo-Atherton High School Surfrider Foundation Club – campus plastic reduction & beach cleanups
Laura Porter, Owner, Byrd’s Filling Station - zero-waste store & plastic-free containers
Alejandra Warren, Founder, Plastic Free Pacifica – bilingual resources for restaurants and the community
Moderated by Doug Silverstein, E&S Lead, Thrive Alliance
Event Description - In April 2020, 30 County leaders formed a cross-sector Impact Group to study single-use plastics consumption in SMC. Extensive research uncovered big challenges that transfer enormous costs to our cities, residents, and business owners.
Hear group leaders share single-use plastics crisis challenges & solutions
Learn how cross-sector collective impact can define goals & align efforts
Join a discussion on Impact Group Phase 2 Plans - fall 2020
