https://www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org/event/ppc-webinar-121224
After two years of intense negotiations, the 5th and final planned session to agree on a UN Global Plastic Treaty is scheduled to conclude on December 1, 2024. The Treaty, once agreed, will have widespread implications for plastic law around the world, as well as the businesses, activists, journalists, lawyers, and many others working on plastic issues.
Join Plastic Pollution Coalition on December 12, 2024, for a discussion with legislative, advocacy, and media experts about the UN Plastic Treaty, and the importance of continuing to advance and track plastic policy at all levels. One critical tool to monitor progress and implementation is the Global Plastic Laws database and resource center, which we will also present.
Joining the discussion will be Dr. Jamala Djinn, Science/Policy Advisor, Break Free From Plastic; Jennifer Gleason, Law Program Director, Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide; Shane Trimmer, District Director at the U.S. House of Representatives – Office of Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02); and Joseph Winters, Staff Writer, Grist. The webinar will be moderated by Madison Dennis, Project Manager, Plastic Pollution Coalition.
Panelists
Dr. Jamala Djinn, Policy Advisor at Break Free From Plastic
Dr. Jamala Djinn (she/they) is a condensed matter and materials physicist and senior policy advisor from Detroit, Michigan. She uses her many years of experience in government and science to work to curb the presence of toxic chemicals in our bodies and the environment. As Policy Advisor for the Break Free From Plastic movement, she is actively involved in the UN Plastics Treaty negotiations.
Jennifer Gleason, Law Program Director, Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide
Jen Gleason (she/her) is the Law Program Director at Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide (ELAW), alongside colleague Pedro León Gutiérrez. ELAW collaborates with a network of ~300 public interest environmental lawyers in over 80 countries, and Jen’s current work with ELAW focuses on legal initiatives to protect the climate, including challenging fossil fuel projects, advancing strong energy policies, and reducing the production and use of single-use plastics. ELAW has been working to address plastic pollution for more than 10 years and amassed an extensive collection of laws from outside the U.S. and Europe that is now shared through the Global Plastic Laws database. Jen received her law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law with a certificate in natural resources law.
Shane Trimmer, District Director, Office Of Representative Huffman (CA)
Shane Trimmer (he/him) is the District Director for U.S. Representative Jared Huffman of California. Before joining Congressman Huffman’s office, Shane worked as Legislative Director for U.S. Representative Alan Lowenthal, as well as legislative staff in the California State Assembly. While with Rep. Lowenthal, Shane developed the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act with staff from Senator Udall and Senator Merkley’s offices. He continued to coordinate and advocate on the legislation after moving to Rep. Huffman’s office, who is currently the lead sponsor in the House of Representatives. Shane holds a Master’s in Political Management from George Washington University, a Master’s in Public Administration from National University, and a Bachelor’s in Political Science from the University of California at Davis.
Joseph Winters, Staff Writer, Grist
Joseph Winters (he/him) is a staff writer at Grist, where he covers plastics and the petrochemical industry, carbon markets, and greenwashing, among other topics. He was recently awarded a Solutions Journalism Network award for his coverage of French zero-waste initiatives. He lives in the Pacific Northwest.
Moderator
Madison Dennis, Project Manager, Plastic Pollution Coalition
Madison Dennis (she/her) is a Project Manager for Plastic Pollution Coalition (PPC) leading the Global Plastic Laws database and Filtered Not Bottled initiative. She has been working with the PPC team and Break Free From Plastic colleagues to advance a strong UN Plastic Treaty. Madison has led campaigns across local, federal, and international communities to protect marine wildlife, bolster clean energy, and expand digital equity. In her work, Madison prioritizes systems-based, collaborative solutions that center the impacted communities and the environment. Madison has a Bachelor’s degree in Global Resource Systems from the University of British Columbia.
