Name: 'Single-Use Planet' @Institute of Cultural Affairs
Start: 2025-04-25T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-25T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Institute of Cultural Affairs

'Single-Use Planet' @Institute of Cultural Affairs

The Midwest's Premier Environmental Film FestivalCreating opportunities for understanding climate change, sustainability and the power of people. A production of One Earth Collective.

One Earth Film Festival

"Single Use Planet" is a documentary film that investigates plastic pollution by following the production of single-use plastics upstream.

Institute of Cultural Affairs

Doors open at 6:00.Film starts at 6:30. Arrive early to talk with action partners, avoid lines, and get the best seats.OEFF commits to an ongoing effort to make our events as open and as accessible as possible. Please <a href="https://www.oneearthfilmfest.org/venue-ada-information?rq=accessibility" title="https://www.oneearthfilmfest.org/venue-ada-information?rq=accessibility" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">click here</a> for accessibility information related to our venue hosts and programs.FILM DESCRIPTION: "Single-Use Planet" is a documentary film that investigates the issue of single-use plastic pollution, particularly focusing on the political and economic factors driving the excessive production of plastic, by examining the construction of new plastic manufacturing plants in the United States, primarily in Pennsylvania and Louisiana, and exploring how powerful industry lobbying influences policy decisions that contribute to the environmental crisis; it aims to highlight the need for systemic change to reduce single-use plastic waste by exposing the political forces behind its continued production. Winner of: Best U.S. Documentary, Santa Cruz Independent Film Fest/Best U.S. Documentary, Austin International Art Festival/Award of Distinction, IndieFEST Film Awards/Award of Excellence, Impact Docs/Award of Excellence, Accolade Global Film Competition.Teens and young adults are encouraged to attend.We will also be screening one of the One Earth Young Filmmakers winning films Throwaway Living by Helen Sun and Laura Malatos.Stay after the film for an enlightening facilitated dialogue with relevant experts and advocates.Our Facilitator for the evening is Rory Gilchrist, Programs Coordinator, Institute of Cultural Affairs in the USAPanelists:Steve Cowan | Director, Habitat MediaÓscar Sanchez | Co-executive Director, Southeast Environmental Task ForceGabby Plotkin | Senior Policy Manager, Illinois Environmental CouncilADA-compliant accessible venue.<a href="https://www.oneearthfilmfest.org/donate-now" title="https://www.oneearthfilmfest.org/donate-now" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Become a One Earth Film Festival member </a>and be a part of our growing movement! Memberships start at $35 for students and seniors and go up from there (monthly payment options available).If you are having trouble registering in Eventbrite, then try a different browser, <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdisjfTMEEGtuthMoyObU6vXWOmgPfnGdVm0RAGFMU5BDl5tA/viewform?usp=header" title="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdisjfTMEEGtuthMoyObU6vXWOmgPfnGdVm0RAGFMU5BDl5tA/viewform?usp=header" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">register here</a>, or contact joshua@oneearthfilmfest.org. Or are you having trouble making your donation through Eventbrite? Then after you make your free reservation, please <a href="https://forms.donorsnap.com/form?id=98ffaec9-7fd0-4703-a2e0-8798e1169a68" title="https://forms.donorsnap.com/form?id=98ffaec9-7fd0-4703-a2e0-8798e1169a68" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">use this link to make your donation</a> through our website.Please note: When booking tickets, your information will never be shared with any 3rd party outside of One Earth Film Festival and its co-hosting partners bringing you this event.

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