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What it's like to go plastic-free in Alaska - Jennifer Gordon sailed from Seldovia, AK to Mexico on an adventure with her family years ago and noticed how much plastic waste contaminated the ocean. Her and her family started to collect the plastic waste throughout their trip and made it a mission to live a minimal waste lifestyle. She also co-founded a local refillery store, Blue Market AK, to help consumers reuse plastics and containers.

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What it's like to go plastic-free in Alaska

Jennifer Gordon lives a minimal waste lifestyle repurposing almost every plastic she owns.

These Alaskans are using weed to heal humans and the planet

Alaska introduces legal cannabis cafes and industrial hemp farms with health in mind.

Crochet's comeback: A Siberian Yupik's modern twist

Meet Mek, a Siberian Yupik artist in Anchorage who is revolutionizing Alaska fashion.

What is a seed library? Are they saving Alaska’s gardens?

Milena Sevigny discusses how seed libraries are helping gardeners in Alaska.

How An Accident Turned This Skier Into A Force For Good

After an accident in 2010, lifelong skier, Ira Edwards was forced to reevaluate his life.

About Indie Alaska

INDIE ALASKA is an original video series produced by Alaska Public Media in partnership with PBS Digital Studios. The weekly videos will capture the diverse and colorful lifestyles of everyday Alaskans at work and at play. Together, these videos will present a fresh and authentic look at living in Alaska. Music by Starship Amazing.