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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
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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
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)
Episode 0: Trailer by A Plastic People: Petrochemicals, Climate Change, and Our Health