BENNINGTON, Vt. — Judith Enck, founder and president of Beyond Plastics and former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regional administrator, will attend a public book talk at Bennington College's Center for the Advancement of Public Action (CAPA) on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 7:00 pm, to mark the release of her new book, "The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late," published by The New Press.

 

At the Bennington College event, Enck will be joined in conversation by Bennington College faculty member David Bond, followed by an audience Q&A and book-signing reception. The event is free and open to the public, and books will be available for purchase at the event.

 

"Plastic is poisoning our bodies, our communities, and our planet — but this problem is not unsurmountable," Enck said. "It's the result of choices made by corporations and governments, and that means we have the power to change it. This book is about giving people the tools to do exactly that."

 

"In The Problem with Plastic," Enck and Beyond Plastics trace plastic's full life cycle — from its fossil fuel origins to the toxic chemicals released when it's produced, used, and discarded. Cowritten with climate journalist Adam Mahoney, the book exposes how the plastics industry has misled the public about recycling and "green" alternatives, while offering a clear vision for systemic reform and individual action.