This content features Turquoise Pride at the Jim Pepper Native Arts Festival, held on August 8, 2013. It was published on February 21, 2014.

Visit the official Jim Pepper Native Arts Festival website for more information. EarthSayers.tv extends thanks to Sean Cruz and the steering committee members for their contributions.

Discover more music on the Jim Pepper Native Arts Festival YouTube channel.

Jon Cooksey masterfully uses humor to address humanity's most serious challenges. His film, "How to Boil a Frog," is highly recommended for viewing and discussion.

Cooksey was featured in Peak Moment (Episode 187). This content was uploaded on January 15, 2011.

Sustainability is a critical global objective. Chris McKnett argues that large institutional investors are uniquely positioned to drive significant environmental progress. He emphasizes that strong financial data alone is insufficient; investors must also evaluate a company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) structures for true impact.

This perspective was shared in a TED Talk published on Feb 12, 2014.

Matika Wilbur, a leading Pacific Northwest photographer, has exhibited extensively in regional, national, and international venues such as the Seattle Art Museum and the Nantes Museum of Fine Arts in France. After studying photography at the Rocky Mountain School of Photography and Brooks Institute, she became a certified teacher at Tulalip Heritage High School, inspiring youth in her indigenous community.

A Native American woman of the Swinomish and Tulalip Tribes, Matika is a unique artist and social documentarian in Indian Country. Her work explores contemporary Native identity and experience with insight and passion, communicated through the impeccable artistry of her silver gelatin photographs. Visit her website: Matika Wilbur.

Dow Chemical, known for products like Dursban, Napalm, and Agent Orange, is now entering the food business. The company seeks government approval for genetically engineered (GE) corn and soybeans designed to withstand repeated dousing with 2,4-D, a component of Agent Orange. This raises significant concerns about trusting Dow Chemical with our food supply.

For more information on Dow Chemical's history and how to oppose these new GE "Agent Orange" crops, visit www.dow-watch.org.

Improperly discarded cigarette butts pollute our rivers and waterways.

Port St. Lucie, Florida, urges everyone to help keep its environment beautiful through proper waste disposal.

This message serves as a universal reminder for communities worldwide to protect their natural resources from pollution.

Roz Savage, a British ocean rower and environmental campaigner, transformed her life from management consulting to become the first woman to row solo across three oceans. Her journey, undertaken on behalf of Mother Earth, challenges the notion that material possessions bring happiness. Savage advocates simplifying life to discover one's true purpose, arguing that materialism impedes sustainability efforts.

Her book, *Stop Drifting, Start Rowing: One Woman's Search for Happiness and Meaning Alone on the Pacific*, shares her experiences. It can be ordered from Amazon or purchased at local bookstores. For more information about Roz Savage, visit www.rozsavage.com. She was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv.

Roz Savage, a British ocean rower and environmental campaigner, transformed her life from management consulting to become the first woman to solo row three oceans. This journey, undertaken for Mother Earth, built immense courage and strength, inspiring her to transcend limits. She now urges everyone to take responsibility for their environmental impact.

Her book, *Rowing the Atlantic: Lessons Learned on the Open Ocean*, is available on Amazon.com or at local bookstores. For more information about Roz, visit www.rozsavage.com. This interview was conducted by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv and published on January 28, 2014.

British ocean rower and environmental campaigner Roz Savage discusses plastic pollution, labeling it a "man-made global catastrophe." Her solo row from San Francisco to Hawaii provided first-hand experience with the problem's immense scale, including meeting scientists on a "Junk craft" hundreds of miles east of Hawaii to share research.

The core message is clear: we must reduce our plastic use. Each individual can significantly lessen their consumption, making a positive global difference.

This interview, conducted by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, was published on January 28, 2014. For more information about Roz Savage, visit www.rozsavage.com.

Howard Lack, CEO of the Plastic Oceans documentary project, discusses his fundraising efforts to raise awareness about plastic pollution in our oceans, particularly microplastics. He references UNESCO leaders and naturalist David Attenborough, who believe that public awareness drives problem-solving. The film's core focus is to increase this understanding.

Lack was interviewed in Fall 2013 in San Francisco by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, Voices of Sustainability.

In an interview, Howard Lack, CEO of Plastic Oceans, discusses their film project. This initiative aims to raise awareness about ocean plastic's detrimental effects on wildlife and human health, especially children, as it moves through the food chain.

Lack passionately addresses the impact of plastic toxins on developing nations, the importance of personal responsibility, and the development of solutions. He also highlights recycled plastic's potential as an energy source. Plastic Oceans provides a powerful platform, campaigning for, supporting, and funding targeted solutions to significantly reduce environmental plastic pollution.

Update

While the film was produced under the banner of Plastic Oceans UK, the charity officially rebranded to Ocean Generation in 2021. The documentary, A Plastic Ocean (2017) remains their most significant media contribution to global awareness regarding plastic waste.

You can currently find the documentary on various streaming platforms, including Netflix and Apple TV, or through educational screenings organized by the charity.

Wildlife cameraman Doug Allan, a passionate advocate for the environment and oceans, shares his insights on plastic pollution. In this clip, he discusses the evolving nature of the problem and his personal emotional response to plastic in our oceans.

This video was uploaded on December 29, 2011. Learn more about Doug Allan at dougallan.com.

World record-holding free diver Tanya Streeter discusses her experiences with plastic pollution in our oceans.

She offers a unique perspective on this critical environmental challenge.

Steve Russell, VP of the Plastics Department at ACC Plastics, emphasizes a shared commitment: plastics should be used wisely, reduced when possible, and recycled after use.

He expresses confidence in achieving these goals, attributing his optimism to the goodwill and collaborative spirit among all parties involved in addressing this critical issue.

This three-minute video examines the critical issue of plastic pollution in our oceans.

It also discusses potential solutions to this environmental challenge.

Dr. Sylvia Earle is a National Geographic Society Explorer-in-Residence, renowned oceanographer, explorer, author, and lecturer. She has been called a "Living Legend" by the Library of Congress and the first "Hero for the Planet" by *Time* magazine.

In this video, Dr. Earle addresses the devastating impact of our plastic addiction on the world's oceans.

Released March 22, 2010, "The Story of Bottled Water" is a five-minute film exposing the bottled water industry's deceptive practices. It reveals how the industry undermines tap water and uses environmental-themed advertising to mask the vast plastic waste it generates. The film strongly advises avoiding bottled water.

Production partners for the film include five leading sustainability organizations: Corporate Accountability International, Environmental Working Group, Food & Water Watch, Pacific Institute, and Polaris Institute.

For more information on Annie Leonard, visit storyofstuff.org/about/annie-leonard/.

Plastic pollution is an alarming global issue, with indigestible debris accumulating rapidly in communities, rivers, deserts, and oceans. Disposable plastics are the primary source. Start today by refusing them.

For more information, visit the [Plastic Pollution Coalition](http://plasticpollutioncoalition.org/). The film "Plastic Seduction," written, directed, and produced by Katrin Peters, further explores this topic. Learn more about her work [here](http://www.dailydifference.org/).

Bill Nye, "The Science Guy," narrates a concise film explaining the fundamentals of climate change.

Join the Climate Reality Project and advocate for reality.

Former Portland Mayor Sam Adams, Noah Siegel (former Director of International Affairs), and Sean Robbins (Greater Portland Inc. president/CEO) discuss the region's competitive advantage in building green cities.

This discussion is drawn from "The Metropolitan Revolution: How Cities and Metros Are Fixing Our Broken Politics and Fragile Economy," a Brookings Institution publication. Download the accompanying iPad app.