bag it powerpoint
DESCRIPTION
History Independent Film EvaluationTRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: Bag It Powerpoint](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062616/5494957eac795925288b4d8f/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Plastic is EVERYWHEREso…
Bag It The Movie
![Page 2: Bag It Powerpoint](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062616/5494957eac795925288b4d8f/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Film Summary
• Plastic is:– Mostly single use– Impacting marine life and our ocean– Impacting human health (BPA, phthalates)– Political
Bag It Trailer
![Page 3: Bag It Powerpoint](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062616/5494957eac795925288b4d8f/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Single Use Plastic
Use for Minutes, Last for Years
![Page 4: Bag It Powerpoint](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062616/5494957eac795925288b4d8f/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Marine life and our ocean
-Plastic pieces out-number food for marine life -80% of trash from land ends up in the ocean-Over 260 species are affected
"The ocean is the blue heart of the planet, we should take care of our heart." — Sylvia Earle, National Geographic Explorer
![Page 5: Bag It Powerpoint](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062616/5494957eac795925288b4d8f/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Our HealthIn the US a chemical has to be proven harmful before it’s NOT sold to the public.
BPA and phthalates are found in plastic. Can cause (to name only a few):
-various cancers -infertility -heart disease
![Page 6: Bag It Powerpoint](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062616/5494957eac795925288b4d8f/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Plastic Gets Political
102 cities and countries have banned plastic bags
These include: -Germany, South Africa, India, South Korea
and Australia
This does not include: -The United States
![Page 7: Bag It Powerpoint](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062616/5494957eac795925288b4d8f/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
So what is the message?
Live Simply!
Use Less Plastic (it will be here a while)
![Page 8: Bag It Powerpoint](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062616/5494957eac795925288b4d8f/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Sources Used
• Interviews: everyday people and researchers
• Health trials (doctors): to test BPA and Phthalates in body
• Statistics
![Page 9: Bag It Powerpoint](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062616/5494957eac795925288b4d8f/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Audience Response
• Feeling alarmed • Make simple changes in everyday life• Be informed • Pass on the information
![Page 10: Bag It Powerpoint](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062616/5494957eac795925288b4d8f/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
What are viewers saying?• "A powerful and deceptively simple movie that is sure to change the
way you look at every day objects. I didn't expect a movie about plastic bags to change my life in such a deep and profound way.”
• “Gripping, funny, intelligent and sure to change your life.”
• “See BAG IT – and Bag all of the useless, toxic and ugly plastic cluttering up YOUR life.”
![Page 11: Bag It Powerpoint](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062616/5494957eac795925288b4d8f/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
So was it Effective?
Partly No: individuals who do not see plastic as a problem are not drawn to see Bag It in the first place.
![Page 12: Bag It Powerpoint](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062616/5494957eac795925288b4d8f/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
So was it Effective?
Mostly Yes: individuals who know plastic is a problem are now better informed.
The film is both personal and informational.
![Page 13: Bag It Powerpoint](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062616/5494957eac795925288b4d8f/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Post film questions:
How long does it take for a plastic bag to decompose?
What type of plastic is actually recycled?
What are the steps to banning plastic bags?
![Page 14: Bag It Powerpoint](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062616/5494957eac795925288b4d8f/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Now What?
Our roles as an individual:
1. Be simple Be simple and reduce waste.
![Page 15: Bag It Powerpoint](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062616/5494957eac795925288b4d8f/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Now what?
![Page 16: Bag It Powerpoint](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062616/5494957eac795925288b4d8f/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Now What?
![Page 17: Bag It Powerpoint](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062616/5494957eac795925288b4d8f/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
• If the Unites States is supposed to be a global leader, why haven’t we banned plastic bags?
• Why do we continue to use harmful chemicals that impact our health and the health of our children both born and unborn?
![Page 18: Bag It Powerpoint](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062616/5494957eac795925288b4d8f/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Further Research
Movie Information:http://www.bagitmovie.com/
Plastic Bag Free:http://www.plasticbagfree.com
Environmental: www.earth911.com
Ocean Healthwww.surfrider.org
![Page 19: Bag It Powerpoint](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062616/5494957eac795925288b4d8f/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Thank you.
Reuse. recycle.
REDUCE