First Parish Lexington Climate Action Team is co-hosting “The Plastic Detox” at the Venue May 5th, 7pm with discussion to follow. The lead is Beyond Plastic Greater Boston (Eileen Ryan), since they have the right to show the film. Eileen Ryan and Bridget Lee, MD, will therefore lead the discussion. In addition to Beyond Plastic Greater Boston and First Parish Lexington Climate Action Team (CAT), it is co-hosted by Lexington Climate Action Network (LexCAN), LexZeroWaste, Lexington Public Schools Green Teams and the Lexington Venue. This is a free event, but there will be a basket for ‘Free Will’ donation to the Lexington Venue.
Synopsis: Released globally on Netflix on March 16, 2026, The Plastic Detox reveals the startling effects plastics and toxic chemicals have on our bodies and health. This new documentary helps to reframe the global plastic problem — a core driver of fossil fuel demand — as an urgent public health issue.
Plastic isn’t just a pollution issue. It’s personal. Microplastics and toxic chemicals are in our brains, our blood, and our unborn children – with health risks linked to rising rates of chronic illnesses like cancer. This chemical exposure is harming millions of people’s fertility and stealing their right to a family. Our bodies are no place for plastic.
We hope you will attend the screening of this groundbreaking film on Tuesday, May 5th at The Venue in Lexington. Following the film there will be a panel discussion with Eileen Ryan, Leader of Beyond Plastics Greater Boston, and Bridget Lee, MD, Both are members of the Beyond Plastics Speakers Bureau, to raise awareness and provide you with tangible solutions to reduce plastic exposure and opportunities to advance systemic policy change.