Less Plastic, More Future
A Free Interactive Presentation from the Plastics Collaborative
Plastic Pollution Is a Health Crisis in Allegheny County. Your Organization Can Help.
Less Plastic, More Future brings a free, expert-led, interactive presentation to schools, faith communities, and local organizations, giving your community the knowledge and tools to act on plastic pollution.
Plastic Pollution Is Already Here, and It’s Affecting Our Health
Most people think of plastic pollution as an ocean problem. But microplastics have been found in every tested waterway in Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh’s three rivers. They’re in our drinking water, our food, and our bodies.
A Credit Card a Week
Research shows the average person may ingest a credit card’s worth of microplastics every week, with links to cancer, hormone disruption, and heart disease.
In Every PA Waterway
A PennEnvironment survey found microplastics in every tested waterway across Pennsylvania, including the rivers that flow through our neighborhoods.
An Environmental Justice Issue
Communities in the Hill District, South Hilltop, Penn Hills, and Wilkinsburg bear a disproportionate burden of pollution and have the fewest resources to fight it.
These communities aren’t just environmentally overburdened. They’re under-resourced when it comes to education about the issues and tools for sustainable living. That’s exactly the gap Less Plastic, More Future was created to fill.
A Free Interactive Presentation That Gives Your Community the Tools to Act
Less Plastic, More Future is a community education initiative of the Plastics Collaborative, a program of Humane Action Pennsylvania. Led by Dr. Darrell Payne, PhD, each free interactive presentation is designed to close the knowledge gap around single-use plastic pollution, with a specific focus on the communities most affected.
In a single session, your group will learn how plastic pollution impacts local health and the environment, why recycling alone isn’t the answer, how to identify greenwashing and false solutions, and what practical steps individuals and organizations can take right now.
Dr. Darrell Payne, Education Manager, Humane Action Pennsylvania. Dr. Payne leads the Less Plastic, More Future education series, bringing expert knowledge on plastic pollution’s health impacts directly to Allegheny County communities.
Everything You Need, at No Cost to Your Organization
We come to you. There’s no fee, no curriculum to prepare, and no materials to buy.
Here’s what your organization receives when you host a Less Plastic, More Future interactive presentation:
Expert-Led Interactive Presentation
A 60-minute interactive presentation led by Dr. Darrell Payne covering health impacts, recycling myths, greenwashing, and actionable solutions.
Plastic-Free
Starter Kits
Every attendee receives a starter kit with reusable items and an educational guide to begin reducing single-use plastics at home.
Community
Recognition
Hosting organizations are publicly recognized for their sustainability leadership and contribute to countywide data on plastic reduction.
Is This Right for Your Organization?
Less Plastic, More Future is designed for organizations that regularly convene community groups and are looking for free, mission-aligned programming.
If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Schools & Educators
K-12 principals, curriculum leads, and science teachers looking for real-world environmental health programming.
Faith-Based Communities
Pastors and program directors at churches and mosques seeking health-focused programming for their congregations.
Community Organizations
Nonprofits, libraries, and community centers serving Allegheny County residents, especially in disadvantaged communities.
Youth-Serving Programs
YMCA branches, Boys & Girls Clubs, after-school programs, and youth leadership organizations.
Our Community
Book a Free Interactive Presentation for Your Community
Ready to bring Less Plastic, More Future to your school, church, or organization?
Fill out the form below, and we’ll be in touch within two to three business days to schedule your interactive presentation.
There is no cost and no obligation, just a meaningful experience for your community.
We’re currently scheduling interactive presentations across Allegheny County, with a focus on the Hill District, South Hilltop, Penn Hills, Wilkinsburg, and the Mon Valley. Interactive presentations are available for groups of 10 or more.
Have Questions? We’re Here to Help!
Reach out to the Plastics Collaborative team at darrell.p@humaneactionpittsburgh.org or call (412) 901-8638.
Follow Humane Action Pennsylvania on social media for updates on upcoming workshops and resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Less Plastic, More Future?
A: Less Plastic, More Future is a free community education initiative of the Plastics Collaborative, a program of Humane Action Pennsylvania. We bring expert-led interactive presentations on plastic pollution’s health impacts to schools, faith communities, and organizations across Allegheny County.
Q: Is the interactive presentation free?
A: Yes. There is no cost to host or attend. We provide the presenter, curriculum, and Plastic-Free Starter Kits for all attendees at no charge.
Q: Who leads the interactive presentation?
A: Dr. Darrell Payne, PhD, Education Manager at Humane Action Pennsylvania. Dr. Payne is an expert on the health and environmental impacts of single-use plastics.
Q: What types of organizations can host?
A: We work with K-12 schools, churches and mosques, nonprofits, libraries, community centers, YMCAs, Boys & Girls Clubs, and other organizations that regularly gather community groups in Allegheny County.
Q: What do attendees receive?
A: Every attendee receives a Plastic-Free Starter Kit containing reusable items and an educational guide, plus an interactive 60-minute interactive presentation covering health impacts, recycling myths, greenwashing, and practical solutions.
Q: What areas of Allegheny County do you serve?
A: We serve all of Allegheny County, with a priority focus on the Hill District, South Hilltop, Penn Hills, Wilkinsburg, the Mon Valley, and Stowe Township, communities identified as disadvantaged under the Inflation Reduction Act.
