Beyond Plastics, launched in January 2019 from Bennington College, is dedicated to ending plastic pollution. It unites environmental policy experts with grassroots advocates to build an effective movement.

The organization leverages deep policy and advocacy expertise to drive institutional, economic, and societal changes. Their work addresses the severe health, climate, and environmental impacts of plastic production and disposal. Beyond Plastics educates the public, policymakers, and media; encourages businesses to eliminate single-use plastics; trains student leaders; and works to block new plastic manufacturing and burning facilities. This comprehensive approach aims to inspire action from individuals, corporations, and governments.

EarthSayers Cinema presents "The Creative High," a powerful documentary exploring the intersection of art, addiction, and recovery. The film intimately follows nine artists—dancers, painters, musicians, and performers—as they navigate their personal journeys, revealing creativity as a pathway to healing and wholeness.

Joining us for this discussion is co-director Dianne Griffin. An accomplished cinematographer and someone in recovery herself, Dianne brings a unique dual perspective to the project. Her work, informed by Buddhism, explores themes of transformation, spirituality, and human resilience, viewing the creative process as a spiritual journey.

Creative High is a powerful documentary following nine artists—dancers, painters, musicians, and performers—as they navigate addiction and recovery. It explores how creativity can be a pathway to healing and wholeness.

Co-directed by Dianne Griffin and Adriana Marone, the film benefits from Griffin's unique dual perspective as an accomplished cinematographer and someone in recovery. Her work, informed by Buddhism, explores transformation, spirituality, and human resilience, viewing the creative process as a spiritual journey.

This podcast features producer Ian Kibbe discussing "Greener Pastures," a compelling PBS documentary. It delves into the struggles, hopes, and resilience of America’s family farmers, highlighting urgent agricultural challenges through their voices.

The interview includes insights from Jeff Ditzenberger, a veteran corn and soybean farmer and founder of Rural Minds and TUGS, alongside Chris Petersen, a sustainable agriculture advocate and board member of the Organization of Competitive Markets. Paul Steinbroner interviewed Kibbe, with Bob Trench producing this Sustainability Action Media podcast, an EarthSayers project.

The EarthSayers podcast recently featured filmmaker Trevor Tejeda-Gervais to discuss his documentary, "The True Cost of Burning Coal: Iowa’s Dirty Secret."

The episode reveals Iowa's continued heavy reliance on coal, despite its wind-energy leadership, and the resulting dangers to communities and the environment. This podcast, a Sustainability Action Media project for EarthSayers, was produced by Bob Trench and interviewed by Paul Steinbroner. (September 2025)