HCC Conservation Forum

Texas Plastic Pollution Symposium – Thursday April 3

What: 7th Annual Texas Plastic Pollution Symposium – This Event is Free

When: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Thursday April 3, 2025

Where: Virtual from your computer

Register Ahead: https://texasplasticpollutionsymposium.com/registration/

                            Log-In Link will be sent to you by email

Symposium Program and Speaker Bios: https://texasplasticpollutionsymposium.com/program-and-events/

This event brings together scientists, researchers, and advocates to explore Texas’ latest studies on plastic pollution. Beyond sharing the latest research, the symposium aims to inspire action and raise awareness about the profound impacts of plastics on our environment.

 8:00  Virtual Log-In

 8:30  Research Presentations

11:15  Keynote Panel Discussion – Phasing Out Single-Use Plastics at the Houston Zoo

12:00  Lunch

12:45  Poster Session

  3:00  Concurrent Presentation Sessions

  4:15  Symposium Wrap-Up Session 

What: 7th Annual Texas Plastic Pollution Symposium – Registration is Free*

When: April 3, 2025

Where: Houston Zoo Brown Education Center, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., Houston or Virtual

Learn More and Register: https://texasplasticpollutionsymposium.com/registration/

This event brings together scientists, researchers, and advocates to explore Texas’ latest studies on plastic pollution. Beyond sharing the latest research, the symposium aims to inspire action and raise awareness about the profound impacts of plastics on our environment. Highlights of the day will include research presentations, posters sessions, project discussions, and networking opportunities.

*Free parking, free lunch, and free participation in the field trip are available. Registration is free, but it is limited to the first 200 registrants. An evening social will follow at a nearby venue.