The Global Plastics Crisis: Legal Solutions and The Path Forward
The Symposium will consist of three segments. The first segment will discuss the regulation of plastics at the federal, local, and international level; how trash and marine debris are related and impact oceans and lands; and how legal solutions can mitigate the effects of plastic pollution on the environment. The second segment will discuss solutions as well as initiatives taken by private and non-profit sectors to influence legislation and replace single-use plastic with reusable and biodegradable alternatives. The third segment is a reception where attendees will have an opportunity to enjoy the Plastic Ocean Project’s Art Exhibition, which consists of a replication of Katsushika Hokusai’s “The Great Wave of Kanagawa” constructed entirely of collected plastics from nearly 10,000 nautical miles. Additionally, attendees will be able to learn how to live more sustainably by sampling reusable and plastic-free products.
Registration is free but required – please go to www.wcl.american.edu/secle/registration.
Organizer
Special Events & Continuing Legal Education
Office of Special Events & CLE
202-274-4075
secle@wcl.american.edu
Where
Washington College of Law
Tenley Campus - Yuma Y116 Classroom
4300 Nebraska Avenue, NW
Washington DC
20016