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Episode 4: Use, Disposal, and the Recycling Propaganda

Episode 4: Use, Disposal, and the Recycling Propaganda

FromA Plastic People: Petrochemicals, Climate Change, and Our Health


Episode 4: Use, Disposal, and the Recycling Propaganda

FromA Plastic People: Petrochemicals, Climate Change, and Our Health

ratings:
Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Sep 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Join us for Episode 4 of our journey to learn about the climate and health harms of using so much plastic, our unsuccessful disposal of plastic, and the challenges of recycling. And as always, be sure to check out the ways you can take action below!

This Episode Featured: ⁠Cynthia Palmer⁠, Senior Petrochemical Analyst for Moms Clean Air Force

LEVEL 4 ACTION ITEM: SUPPORT ALTERNATIVES TO PLASTIC AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE

An example of an easy switch you can make is switching from buying shampoo in a bottle to shampoo bars
Here are just a few resources that might help you as you start on your journey to living a life that is reliant on less plastic: The plastic problem isn't your fault, but you can be part of the solution | NPR and 10 Ways to Reduce Plastic Pollution | NRDC

Extra Reading Materials:
National Overview: Facts and Figures on Materials, Wastes and Recycling | US EPA
‘They’re in the air, drinking water, dust, food …’ How to reduce your exposure to microplastics | Health & wellbeing | The Guardian
US only recycled 5 percent of plastic waste in 2021: Greenpeace report | The Hill
How the fossil fuel industry is pushing plastics on the world | CNBC
Released:
Sep 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (6)

Moms Clean Air Force is a community of over 1.5 million parents and caregivers fighting for clean air and climate action. This capsule podcast, hosted by Osasenaga Idahor, takes a deep dive into the way our plastic-filled world harms both our health and the climate. Osasenaga and many special guests introduce us to the basics of plastic production and teach us about where it comes from, how it’s made, and why it’s a problem. And we know this can be a daunting topic, so make sure to take action with us along the way and stick around for our conversation about resilience in the last episode!