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Episode 285: Plastics and Our World w/Dr Lisa Erdle 5 Gyres Institute
Episode 285: Plastics and Our World w/Dr Lisa Erdle 5 Gyres Institute
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Length:
60 minutes
Released:
Jul 8, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
As we kick off our Plastic Free July Challenge, this week we welcome Dr. Lisa Erdle from the 5 Gyres Instiute. Dr. Erdle is the Director of Science & Innovation at the 5 Gyres Institute. She is a microplastics researcher, lifelong sailor, and is passionate about keeping waterways clean for wildlife and people. Lisa completed her PhD at the University of Toronto, where her research focused on the sources, fate, and effects of microfibers in the environment. Currently, Lisa lives in California and is continuing research on microfibers and plastic pollution. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Lisa grew up swimming and sailing on the Great Lakes and holds a deep love of the water..
You can learn more about 5 Gyres and their work in reducing plastics in our lives by visiting them HERE
You can also lean more about 5 Gyres own Plastic Free Parks Trashblitz by going HERE
You can learn more about 5 Gyres and their work in reducing plastics in our lives by visiting them HERE
You can also lean more about 5 Gyres own Plastic Free Parks Trashblitz by going HERE
Released:
Jul 8, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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