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890: Bioplastics | Skeptical Sunday

890: Bioplastics | Skeptical Sunday

FromThe Jordan Harbinger Show


890: Bioplastics | Skeptical Sunday

FromThe Jordan Harbinger Show

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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Sep 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On this Skeptical Sunday, comedian Michael Regilio joins us to discuss the pros and cons of bioplastics and the importance of responsible plastic use.
On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

Plastic pollution, especially single-use plastic, is a significant environmental issue, with 40 percent of all plastic produced being single-use plastic packaging.
Bioplastics, made from renewable sources like plants and algae, are seen as a potential solution to the plastic problem, but come with their own challenges.
Biodegradable and compostable plastics, often labeled as such, may not always live up to their claims and can end up in landfills, where they release harmful greenhouse gases.
Harvesting algae from excessive algal waterways and using it to create biodegradable products, like flip-flops and packaging materials, is a promising and eco-friendly approach.
To help address the plastic problem, individuals can reduce their single-use plastic consumption, properly recycle plastic materials, and support initiatives that promote sustainable alternatives like algae-based products and responsible waste disposal.
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Released:
Sep 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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