Mayor Kenny Alexander, City Of Norfolk | City Of Norfolk website
Mayor Kenny Alexander, City Of Norfolk | City Of Norfolk website
The Norfolk Environmental Commission, in collaboration with Keep Norfolk Beautiful, Friends of Norfolk’s Environment (FONE), and the Sierra Club Chesapeake Bay Group, will host a free screening of “The Story of Plastic” at the NARO Expanded Cinema on February 8. This event includes a panel discussion focused on local plastic pollution impacts and reduction efforts.
“The Story of Plastic,” an Emmy Award-winning documentary, delves into the global plastic pollution crisis by examining plastic's life cycle from fossil fuel extraction to disposal. The film exposes the recycling narrative manipulated by the industry and highlights both environmental challenges and global resistance efforts.
A panel discussion will follow the screening, featuring Christina Trapani, Executive Director of Clean Virginia Waterways, and Robin Dunbar from Old Dominion University School of Public Service. Attendees can interact with local experts and environmental advocates regarding plastic pollution issues.
The event details are as follows:
- Date: Saturday, Feb. 8
- Time: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Location: NARO Expanded Cinema, 1507 Colley Ave., Norfolk
Admission is free but seating is limited. Interested attendees should RSVP at www.norfolk.gov/storyofplasticrsvp. For further information, contact Keep Norfolk Beautiful at (757) 441-1347 or via email at knb@norfolk.gov.
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