# “What You Eat Affects the Environment” Forum March 13 Albany

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/03/what-you-eat-affects-the-environment-forum-march-13-albany/
- Published: 2019-03-03T19:43:38-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

# _Community Advocates for a Sustainable Environment will be sponsoring a free public forum entitled “What You Eat Affects the Environment”. _

This event, co-sponsored by the _Green Sanctuary Committee_ and more importantly
will take place on March 13, 2019 in Channing Hall. This is located at the _First
Unitarian Universalist Church_ located at [405 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY](https://www.google.com/maps?q=405+Washington+Avenue,+Albany,+NY&entry=gmail&source=g)
from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Furthermore, the forum* will feature an educational, edited version of the documentary,“
Cowspiracy – The Sustainability Secret”. Also and two short presentations by Mr.
Demosthenes Maratos. Demosthenes is the _Communications Director at the Sustainability
Institute at Molloy College. Also, _Dr. Mary Ellen Mallia, _Director of Environmental
Sustainability at SUNY Albany. Finally, Eric C. Sharer, Registered Dietician and
Certified Dietician-Nutritionist will be part of the panel. He  will answer questions
pertaining to nutrition and a plant based diet._

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Demosthenes Maratos has worked in the field of environmental and public policy since
1989. He began his career and campaigned for the two most significant pieces of 
pesticide legislation in New York State history.

They are the _Neighborhood Notification of Pesticide Spraying_ law and the _Safe
School Grounds Law_. Along with community education, Mr. Maratos’ work includes 
integrating concepts of sustainability. As well as and including environmental [ethics](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/08/interface-founder-and-chairman-ray-anderson-visionary-entrepreneur-and-champion-of-the-environment/),
and veganism into the curriculum.

All under the operations and culture at Molloy College and the larger Long Island
community. Mr. Maratos is featured in “Cowspiracy”.

Dr. Mallia is the Director of Environmental Sustainability at SUNY Albany and supports
the university’s sustainability efforts, including its “UAlbany [Green Scene” initiative](https://greenlivingguy.com/2009/11/jill-and-ally-zarin-green-initiatives-and-reality/),
environmental education, and policies. Furthermore, she works to advance strategic
planning initiatives. Initiatives related to campus environmental issues. In addition,
works with various academic departments and student groups.  All to develop, implement,
and coordinate environmental initiatives. They are such as UAlbany’s recycling and
energy conservation.

Finally, Mr. Sharer is dedicated to promoting and embracing the health benefits 
of a plant based diet. That’s for disease prevention, treatment, and the optimal
health of his clients.

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