Sacopee Valley Adult & Community Education

Did you know that there are trillions of pieces of plastic trash floating in our oceans? Or that this staggering number continues to grow as people continue mismanaging their waste? Much of the plastic floats at the ocean’s surface in areas like the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, where currents diverge.The rest of this errant trash can be found as microfibers floating throughout the depths of our oceans. These tiny plastic particles are a great concern for our environment and our health, as microplastics have even found their way into the human bloodstream. Join ecomaine for this special presentation about the future of ocean plastics. We’ll learn how we can minimize our own pollution, no matter where we live or visit, and what technologies can help clean up the growing problem of plastics in our oceans. Please pre-register as a minimum of 4 people is required to run the course.

Beatrice Johnson has a BS in Ecology and Environmental Sciences from UME Orono with a concentration in sustainability, environmental policy, and natural resource management. She has been working in environmental sustainability since she graduated and has a passion for both teaching and the environment. Bea has found her place in educating communities on sustainable waste management and loves to spread the word and see people begin to make simple steps to reduce their carbon footprint and better the future of the world.