“In-Disposable”: The Fight Against Plastic Pollution Starts Where YOU Are
Small choices. Big change. We’ll show you how.
Let’s Talk Trash with Emily Parker
Join Heal the Bay Marine Scientist and Circular Economy Fellow, Emily Parker, for “In-Disposable” The Webinar, April 15, 2026, 6 PM – 7:30 PM.
Dive into an eye-opening look at where plastic pollution REALLY begins, its infamous history, and learn about what small, personal choices we can make to STOP IT.
Ask me anything Q&A to follow!
April 15, 2026
6 PM – 7:30 PM
“In-disposable” Information
Plastics. A simple word that seems synonymous with everyday life for any Californian. But you may be wondering, how did we find ourselves here? Join Senior Scientist and plastic pollution expert Emily Parker to explore the history and impacts of plastic pollution and learn how you can start where you are to reduce plastics in your own life and help us reshape the system that created this mess in the first place. From miraculous invention to trash, we will explore the real story of plastics, uncover how “single-use” products became so popular, and led to the modern waste crisis. We will also empower attendees with tools and actions they can take immediately to make a big difference.
Meet the Scientist
Senior Marine Scientist and Circular Economy Fellow,Heal the Bay
Emily works to keep our oceans and marine ecosystems healthy and clean by advocating for strong ocean conservation policies both locally and statewide. She focuses primarily on plastic pollution reduction efforts and on co-leading the Reusable LA coalition to promote reuse and refill across the Los Angeles region. She also oversees other ocean conservation initiatives at Heal the Bay, including marine protected area monitoring and coastal resiliency. Before arriving at Heal the Bay, Emily earned a Masters of Advanced Studies in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, where she conducted research on sea turtle conservation in El Salvador.
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