The Plastic Podcast

On this podcast, we will discuss plastic: its past, its effects on our present, and hopefully its absence in our future.

Episode Fifteen: Seabin

In this episode, I will discuss some promising technology that's helping to rid the oceans of plastic waste. Sources: ⁠https://seabin.io/home⁠ https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/09/seabin-how-these-floating-garbage-bins-can-help-clean-up-our-waters/

08-22
03:14

Episode Fourteen: The Environmental Effects of Cruise Ships

In this episode, take a trip with me as I talk all about the environmental effects of cruise ships. Sources: https://time.com/6285915/cruise-industry-climate-action-emissions-passengers/ https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210928193815.htm https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2023/05/07/how-wasteful-are-cruise-ships-heres-how-cruises-handle-food-waste/70184188007/

02-07
04:11

Episode Thirteen: Vampire Electricity

In this episode, it gets a little spooky and I talk about vampire electricity and how to reduce it. Sources: https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/articles/how-stop-energy-vampires-attacking-your-home https://electronics.howstuffworks.com/everyday-tech/vampire-power.htm

01-31
03:05

Episode Twelve: Clover Lawns

In this episode, I will be sharing an environmentally friendly lawn alternative, clover lawns! Sources: https://apple.news/A3XX3YgeQQtO0jyLKrAmcfw https://www.planetnatural.com/clover-lawn/ https://www.mdwfp.com/media/4021/plantinglegumes.pdf

01-24
03:24

Episode Eleven: Microplastics Within Us

In this episode, I will be sharing several studies that provide evidence for the presence of microplastics within the human body. Sources: https://www.npr.org/2022/04/06/1091246691/microplastics-found-in-human-lungs https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31476765/ https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/microplastics-human-body-know-dont-know-rcna23331

01-16
03:24

Episode Ten: Online Thrifting

In this episode, we will be discussing several online secondhand brands that you can purchase from while keeping the Earth in mind.

01-09
05:52

Episode Nine: Microtrends

In today's episode of The Plastic Podcast, I will be talking about microtrends and their environmental effects. Source material: https://www.thelist.com/418037/what-is-a-micro-trend-and-how-can-it-affect-fashion-sustainability/

05-25
05:04

Episode Eight

In today’s episode of The Plastic Podcast, I will be sharing with you all about a documentary that I recently watched by the name of A Plastic Ocean.

08-10
09:19

Episode Seven

In this episode of The Plastic Podcast, I will be sharing some tips on how to remember your reusable bags. Websites mentioned in the episode: UN Environment-  https://www.unenvironment.org/interactive/beat-plastic-pollution/ The World Counts- https://www.theworldcounts.com/challenges/planet-earth/waste/plastic-bags-used-per-year

08-03
10:21

Episode Six

In this episode of The Plastic Podcast, I will be taking you through the steps needed to make beeswax wraps, a great alternative to single-use plastic.

07-27
06:24

Episode Five

In this episode of The Plastic Podcast, I will be discussing single-use plastic bag bans and the places that have enforced them.

05-14
05:38

Episode Four

In this episode of The Plastic Podcast, I will be discussing the COVID 19 virus’ effects on the environment and plastic bag bans.

05-09
04:13

Episode Three

In this episode of The Plastic Podcast, I will be discussing the seven different SPI codes.

05-04
04:27

Episode Two

In this episode of The Plastic Podcast, I will be discussing the composition and the different types of plastic.

05-02
03:26

Episode One

In this episode of The Plastic Podcast, I will be discussing the history of plastic, how it got started, how it got so popular, and its negative effects on our environment.

05-02
04:22

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