In our season finale, we discuss how the exclusion of BIPOC voices in mainstream narratives on both the climate and plastic pollution crisis have majorly hindered efforts to build a more just and equitable world. Leading environmental activist Von Hernandez, environmental justice campaigner, Yvette Arellano, and climate policy expert Tiza Mafira break down the multi-layered issues of plastic pollution, climate change, human health, and its links to environmental racism.

In episode five, we will dig deeper into the role of Indigenous culture and traditions and how pivotal it is to recognize their leadership in building a more inclusive and climate resilient future. Stories by Indigenous climate justice leader Frankie Orona, and award-winning Indian artist, Shilo Shiv Suleman.

As we continue to learn, decisions are being made about people of color and indigenous communities, with very little understanding about their lived experiences. In episode four, we discuss the intersectional nature of environmental justice and its relationship to social justice and racial justice with two women resisting Big Plastic. Trump border wall plaintiff and river protractor, Tricia Cortez, and Malawian activist and policy expert, Gloria Majiga-Kamoto.

In episode three, two innovative entrepreneurs tell us how they are decolonizing mainstream narratives about zero waste. Founder and CEO of Zero Grocery, Zuleyka Strasnar, and spokesperson for the Mumbai Dabbawalas, Ritesh Andre. As their stories demonstrate, zero-waste started thousands of years ago in communities of color with deep ancestral roots.

In episode two, we take a deep dive into the core elements of environmental justice and why it matters from two environmental leaders working at the intersection of plastic pollution, climate change, and human health. PoP’s co-founder and EarthJustice VP of Litigation, Patrice Simms, and Filipino zero waste activist, Froilan Grate.

In our inaugural episode, you’ll hear from two unlikely voices demanding industry accountability when it comes to the plastic pollution crisis. Retired special needs teacher and community organizer, Miss Sharon Lavigne, and viral artist, Von Wong. 99% of plastic comes from oil and gas, and plastic production is a major driver of keeping the fossil fuel industry afloat.