These generous and "green" artists & organizations have already taken the Plastic Free Challenge. Check them out!
Artists
Cori Lin: Drew Twioos the Turtle logo
Mickie Quinn: Drew Twioos the turtle taking the pledge
Whitney Nolan: Drew Illustration Twioos the painter
Morgan Grae: Visual arts (on Instagram) On Etsy
Kevin Carr: Sculptures out of recycled materials
OTHER CREATIVES AND SOCIAL INFLUENCERS
This could be you!
PARTNERING ORGANIZATIONS
Plastic Pollution Coalition is a global alliance of individuals, organizations, businesses and policymakers working toward a world free of plastic pollution and its toxic impact on humans, animals, the ocean and the environment. They do incredible work and have a wealth of information.
5 Gyres A world wide organization that have led the effort to research aquatic plastic pollution and to find solutions for regaining a plastic-free ocean.
Plastic Tides combines adventure and science to address ocean plastic pollution via Stand Up Paddle board expeditions.
Clean Vibes Dedicated to responsible on-site waste management of outdoor festivals and events. Their mission is to actively encourage and promote recycling, composting and proper waste disposal. They hope to educate and inspire a new generation of responsible stewards.
Zeitgeist Movement Austin Chapter A sustainability advocacy organization, which conducts community based activism and awareness actions through a network of global/regional chapters, project teams, annual events, media and charity work.
Musicians
United States: New York:
Alex Skolnick Guitar virtuoso from famous metal band Testament also playing world music and jazz and an acclaimed novelist.
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad: Reggae and country folk from Rochester, NY
Papa Muse: Melodic & intelligent prog pop rock from Ithaca, NY and Austin, TX
Fall Creek Brass Band: New Orleans brass band playing funk, jazz, hip-hop and more from Ithaca, NY
Astro Hawk: Fuses dance music, healing and social justice issues from Hector, NY
The Blind Spots: Female-fronted, five-piece moxy rock from Ithaca, NY
Cosmic Theo: Singer songwriter medicine pop from Ithaca, NY
Sim Redmond Band: Blend of roots-rock, Afro-Caribbean, and reggae from Ithaca, NY
My Soul: Disashi Soul (from the Gym Class Heroes) & Bluejay Soul
Texas
Megafauna A power trio prog and indie rock band with dazzling musicianship and addictive melodies. Austin
Little Dan Singer songwriter melodic and meaningful, Austin
Transit Method Power trio that draws from heavy metal, grunge, funk and progressive rock.
Washington DC
The Pietasters: Ska .
Florida
Telekinetic Walrus: Funky, psychedelic hip-hop, and electronic experience from Miami, FL
Afrobeta: Electro-pop duo Miami, FL
Fabi World Music: World beat and rootsy grooves from Miami, FL
Colorado
Policulture Original Mountain Reggae. Emanates heavy drum and bass
with roots rhythm, a melodic horn section, and conscious lyrics.
Arizona
Serena Gabriel: Soothing soundscapes of didgeridoo, flutes, lyre, harp, kalimba, drums and voice from Arizona
Africa
STRYKA: Hip-hop from Kenya
Da George: Bringing hip-hop and R&B to traditional African music from Cameroon
United Kingdom
Paradise 9 A four piece psychedelic, proto-punk, rock band from London and Brighton and formed in 1997 more info
Jack Stafford a troubadour in the truest sense of the word. A global citizen, travelling the world, writing folk songs. Check out his original song about plastic pollution:the Plastic Sea:
Portugal
VOIG7 Experimental Electronica with instruments of his own design. Lisbon
Cat Green R&B•Soul•Groove singer, songwriter, musician, composer, performer and freelance artist for passion, love & awareness. ,