Beyond Plastics recently hosted a news conference to address the New York State Assembly's failure to pass the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (PRRIA). President Judith Enck

Beyond Plastics recently hosted a news conference to address the New York State Assembly's failure to pass the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (PRRIA). President Judith Enck led the discussion, joined by Monique Fitzgerald (Brookhaven Landfill Action and Remediation Group), Renae Kimble (NAACP Niagara Falls, NY), and Blair Horner (NYPIRG).

Speakers highlighted the serious implications of the Assembly's inaction, especially amid increasing federal rollbacks on climate, environmental, and public health protections. They also criticized the aggressive lobbying tactics by plastics and chemical industries, which contributed to the Assembly allowing the session to end without acting on this critical legislation.

In this episode, Indigenous scholar and organizer Nick Estes explores how land-based and Earth-centered societies advance regenerative solutions to transform capitalism. His "Eco-nomics" framework

In this episode, Indigenous scholar and organizer Nick Estes explores how land-based and Earth-centered societies advance regenerative solutions to transform capitalism. His "Eco-nomics" framework places Indigenous leadership at the forefront of assuring a habitable planet.

Dr. Estes (Kul Wicasa/Lower Brule Sioux) is a Professor at the [University of Minnesota](https://twin-cities.umn.edu/) and a member of the [Oak Lake Writers Society](https://olws.squarespace.com/). He co-founded [The Red Nation](https://therednation.org/), an organization dedicated to Native liberation, and authored *Our History Is the Future: Standing Rock Versus the Dakota Access Pipeline, and the Long Tradition of Indigenous Resistance*.

This episode is part of the [Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature](https://bioneers.org/bioneers-radio/) series. Additional resources include *The Red Deal* and *Indigenous Resistance Against Carbon*.

Raina Maiga, 16, an asylum seeker, ensures youth voices influence policy, driven by her experience of powerlessness. As Executive Director of Confront the Climate Crisis, an Indiana youth

Raina Maiga, 16, an asylum seeker, ensures youth voices influence policy, driven by her experience of powerlessness. As Executive Director of Confront the Climate Crisis, an Indiana youth environmental organization, she leads legislative efforts.

Under Maiga, the group co-wrote and lobbied for two state bills (2022-2023) creating a climate solutions task force. They also held Statehouse events, educating youth and fostering legislator discussions. Maiga secured $20,000 yearly grants, removing financial barriers for student attendance.

Though state bills didn't pass, Confront the Climate Crisis now helps students enact local climate resolutions with city councils, adding to ten youth-written resolutions in Indiana, advocated for with Earth Charter Indiana.

Jen Hamilton, Net Zero Lead at RPS Group, is a student in the Master of Studies (MSt) in Sustainability Leadership at The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership

Jen Hamilton, Net Zero Lead at RPS Group, is a student in the Master of Studies (MSt) in Sustainability Leadership at The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL).

She shares her experience studying one of CISL's postgraduate sustainable business programs.

Find out more about our postgraduate courses: www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/postgrad

Naelyn Pike, a young Chiricahua Apache changemaker from San Carlos, AZ, co-leads the Apache Stronghold group. She defends her people’s sacred sites, tribal sovereignty, culture, and language

Naelyn Pike, a young Chiricahua Apache changemaker from San Carlos, AZ, co-leads the Apache Stronghold group. She defends her people’s sacred sites, tribal sovereignty, culture, and language from exploitation.

Pike advocates for collective action, highlighting the power of youth and community. She emphasizes standing against injustice and preserving the earth for future generations.

Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prluiW8BIT8