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Plastic Pollution Awareness Day
Partnering with GA Senator Michael Williams and Hannah4Change, the State of Georgia passed a Resolution proclaiming February 15, 2017 as Plastic Pollution Awareness Day at the State Capitol. This was the first event of its kind nationwide and was an environmental event watched by interested parties across the world. Hannah and other distinguished guests spoke to the crowd of eco-dignitaries, politicians, environmental groups, and business leaders that day at the State Capitol Building in Atlanta.
Approximately 400 people attended in person, and over 100 environmental organizations supported the event. In addition, Hannah partnered with 3 professional artists and several student artists to showcase their plastic pollution art. There were educational and artistic exhibits from these artists as well as mermaids made from plastic debris, a traveling pledge quilt, and a mini car/bike that round around the Capitol Building. The Weather Channel, CNN and several local media outlets followed the day's events. Hannah's call to action for this event was for citizens to commit to one way they plan to reduce their plastic footprint.
To establish your own Plastic Pollution Awareness Day, use the following documents for support:
Approximately 400 people attended in person, and over 100 environmental organizations supported the event. In addition, Hannah partnered with 3 professional artists and several student artists to showcase their plastic pollution art. There were educational and artistic exhibits from these artists as well as mermaids made from plastic debris, a traveling pledge quilt, and a mini car/bike that round around the Capitol Building. The Weather Channel, CNN and several local media outlets followed the day's events. Hannah's call to action for this event was for citizens to commit to one way they plan to reduce their plastic footprint.
To establish your own Plastic Pollution Awareness Day, use the following documents for support:
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Global Plastic Treaty Negotiations INC-5.2
Selected as an official observer to the fifth session of the United Nations' Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) for a global, legally binding treaty on plastic pollution in Busan, South Korea. Monitored negotiations on key treaty elements to push for an ambitious treaty. She engaged in dialogue with delegates, scientists, and civil society on equitable solutions for plastic pollution, including just transition and frontline community protections with Break Free from Plastic. She was present as a youth ambassador to Plastic Pollution Coalition and documented the negotiations on their social media platforms.
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Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2020
Not only was Hannah one of 450 organizations that supported the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, but she was also one of a small handful of people who spoke at the US Capitol to introduce and launch the bill – the first national bill on plastic pollution. She was joined by leaders of Plastic Pollution Coalition, Surfrider, and Algalita to speak up in support of the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act.
The bill, co-authored by Senator Tom Udall and Representative Alan Lowenthal, is unprecedented legislation aimed at addressing the plastic pollution crisis. The bill seeks to shift responsibility for waste management to manufacturers, phases out certain single-use plastic products, and prohibits our recycled materials from being exported to developing countries. Please contact your US Congressional Representatives to tell them you support this bill. More information can be found here.
The bill, co-authored by Senator Tom Udall and Representative Alan Lowenthal, is unprecedented legislation aimed at addressing the plastic pollution crisis. The bill seeks to shift responsibility for waste management to manufacturers, phases out certain single-use plastic products, and prohibits our recycled materials from being exported to developing countries. Please contact your US Congressional Representatives to tell them you support this bill. More information can be found here.
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Lobbying and Testifying
Hannah has used her voice to speak up on bills to protect our planet.
- Introducing a bill in the state of Georgia to stop the sale of elephant tusks, rhino horns, and shark fins
- Speaking to the Fulton County Commissioners in downtown Atlanta on June 19, to deliver vocal support for their resolution to ban single-use plastics from their county properties
- Leading the Georgia team of youth lobbyists for a Virtual Capitol Hill Lobby Day for Ocean Climate Action with Blue Frontier
- Lobbying with Oceana at the national level on shark finning legislation
- Speaking at the Forsyth County commissioners' public comment hearings
- Volunteered for local, state, and national campaigns for elected officials that are focused on climate-action
