BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:Northbrook Public Library X-WR-CALNAME:Northbrook Public Library BEGIN:VEVENT UID:68c0200d-6c3d-4a80-8bdc-60dc5e7712b0 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260725T092249Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T160000 SUMMARY:Plastic Earth Documentary LOCATION:Northbrook Public Library\nNorthbrook Public Library X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Northbrook Public Library; X-APPLE-RADIUS=10;X-TITLE=Northbrook Public Library:geo:42.1305085,-87.830 8752 GEO:42.1305085;-87.8308752 DESCRIPTION:2023 | Not Rated | 100 minutes | Digital | Open Captions | Cli ck Title for Details.\nhttps://northbrook.libnet.info/event/9945572 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Plastic Earth is a documentary th at explores the urgent need to address the global plastic crisis. With pla stic production from fossil-based sources on the rise\, the world is facin g an existential threat from climate change\, pollution\, and biodiversity loss.

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The film follows Janice Overbeck\, a concerned mother\, as she embarks on a journey to uncover the full extent of the problem and the innovative solutions being developed to tackle it. Through interviews wit h leading scientists\, engineers\, researchers\, and environmental advocat es\, Janice gains unique insights into the efforts to control the plastic epidemic.

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Featuring the stories of the world's unsung heroes\, Plastic Earth showcases the innovative technologies and visionary so lutions that offer hope for a sustainable future.

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This timely and impactful documentary will inspire and inform audiences about the importan ce of taking action to protect our planet for generations to come.

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A discussion\, led by a member of Go Green Northbrook\, will follow the s creening.

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