A Climate Action NOW Monthly Film Festival EVENT
Monday December 14, 2026 | 7:00-9:30 PM
CINEMA ARTS THEATRES
9650 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031
FREE! | Book Seats NOW!
Award-Winning NANOPLASTICS, Threat to Life
Directed/Produced by
ALLATRA Global Research Center
a Climate Action NOW Monthly Film Festival Film
Monday December 14, 2026
The award-winning feature documentary NANOPLASTICS, Threat to Life exposes a pollution crisis already inside us. Microplastics and nanoplastics have been found throughout the human body—in the bloodstream and in organs including the brain and heart—and across the planet. In collaboration with world-renowned scientists, the film explores how these particles may disrupt human health, interfere with the beginnings of life, and imperil ecosystems and future generations.
PANEL:
MALA PERSAUD, Owner of TRACE, The Zero Waste Store in Vienna, VA, and serves on the Town of Vienna’s Conservation and Sustainability Commission. Mala is a former journalist turned communications consultant and sustainability entrepreneur. Transitioning from a career in network journalism where she was based in London for more than a decade, Mala then applied her skills and global perspective to help a range of global health, development and sustainability shape their communications strategies. Driven by a lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship, in 2019, Mala took a step into entrepreneurship, founding Trace: The Zero Waste Store in Vienna, VA. At Trace, Mala has created a destination for eco-conscious consumers, with more than 150 package-free foods, soaps, detergents and personal care items, in addition to hundreds of eco-friendly products. Trace’s mission is to champion ethical consumption and provide a platform for community education. Mala has just received the Fairfax County Environmental Excellence Award.
DEAN NAUJOKS, Potomac Riverkeeper, has spent more than two decades protecting rivers and bringing communities together for conservation. He began his environmental career with the North Carolina Wildlife Federation in 1991 and later earned a self-designed degree in Environmental Policy and Sustainable Development from NC State University. From 2001 to 2008, he served as the first Upper Neuse Riverkeeper, then became the first Yadkin Riverkeeper and led Yadkin Riverkeeper, Inc. as executive director through 2014.
Dean’s leadership has earned national recognition, including River Network’s 2009 National River Heroes Award. During his tenure, Yadkin Riverkeeper received the North Carolina Wildlife Federation’s 2011 Water Conservation Organization of the Year award. In 2019, Waterkeepers Chesapeake honored him with its Waterkeeper Outstanding Win Award for his work securing safe coal-ash disposal in Virginia. Across the rivers he has served, Dean has paired determined advocacy with a deep commitment to community-powered conservation.
STAY TUNED FOR MORE!
MODERATOR:
ELLE KATHERINE CLEVELAND is an English and Communication Major at George Mason University, where she is dedicated to honing her skills in effective communication and literary analysis.
EVENT SPONSOR: Climate Action NOW (CAN) 501c3.
EVENT PARTNERS: Fairfax Invasive Removal Alliance (FIRA), Trace – The Zero Waste Store, Climate & Clean Energy Working Group, Go Electric DMV.
BOOK SEATS NOW! Limited Seating!
FILM FESTIVAL PARTNERS
WHAT VIEWERS HAD TO SAY:
“I like how accurate it was, and how it included a variety of perspectives. It was very similar to the research articles I read for my senior project. It made me very sad, anxious, and angry, and made me think again our world is ticking down, and the plastic age will be our destruction.”
“Great information. Love the history of how plastics became so entangled in our everyday lives and increased our consumerism. Made me really want to do more to reduce my use of plastics and to advocate for a different types of packaging.”
“I loved Plastic People. Excellent cinematography and content. Made me think and worry.”
“I loved it. It was so educational, eye-opening, and well done. The film, the panel was great. Thank you! Reinspired me to use less plastic, to encourage others to use less, and to talk to businesses to reduce plastics.”
“Plastic People was excellent! Extremely informative. I learned a lot about the hazards of plastics and ways to reduce youth.
“It was very informative without being over alarmist. I learned a lot and appreciated the scenes that showed where our waste ends up.”
“Well done. It was comprehensive, but at a good pace. Blood-brain barrier crossing and reproductive help issues are worth a revolt.”
“Very informative. I will work harder to refuse single-use plastics, bring my own containers, never take plastic bags when making purchases, and even take my own containers to restaurants for my leftovers.”
“Very informative (and scary). I already knew a lot about the problem, but it always amazes me how much people still litter. Also, they have no idea what our recycler really does with our bin contents.”
“Once again, learning important things is painful, but I also guides me a better behavior for self and others. Will arrange personal blood testing and altering my consumer behavior.”
“As another person said, it hit you like a horror movie! But knowledge is power. I want to reduce plastics even more than I already have.”
“Extremely informative and scary. We are becoming plastic people no more homosapians. I will NOT use single-use plastics. I have avoided so many but will be more assertive. Never any straws.”
“Very informative. Thank you for showing. I know how to better separate my plastic bags for recycling and to use a metal drink container.”
“I loved Plastic People, although it was scary. It made me rethink how I might reduce plus use and may increase my advocacy.”
More feedback coming soon. Stay tuned!
Get in touch
Climate Action NOW (CAN) 501c3
Mailing Address:
PO Box 650144
Potomac Falls, VA 20165
