Welcome to the first episode of our new shorter format episode series! The microdOcean aims to communicate information on marine science, species, and sustainability topics. And what better way to start it out than with a month-long challenge, and new microdOcean episodes every week?!

Plastic Free July was founded by what is now the Plastic Free Foundation, and aims to challenge participants to spend the most refusing the use of single-use plastics. We hope that by providing you with a bit more structure and goals every week, you'll take part in this challenge with us!

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Welcome to the microdOcean
• Welcome to Plastic Free July: a challenge to reduce your dependence on single-use plastics and unnecessary waste.
• [4:16 ] Challenge: week 1
• [6:02 ] What the heck even is plastic? 
• [7:48 ] Harmful effects of plastic manufacturing, refinement, and transport. 
• [9:50 ] Welcome to the Plasticene
• [12:03 ] Why has plastic become ingrained into our culture? 

RESOURCES
Check out the challenge in text form with access to more resources: https://fromairandsea.com/blog

EP. 254 Diary of a CEO
Tiktok - Yoke Lore
Waste audit template - https://adropintheoceanshop.com/blogs/blog/personal-waste-audit
Ohio train derailment with PVC piping material:
- https://insideclimatenews.org/news/08022023/ohio-train-derailment-pvc-plastic/
- https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/chemical-health-risks-from-the-ohio-train-accident-what-we-know-so-far/
Dark Money - Jane Meyer
Dark Waters - Netflix
The Brief History of Plastic video

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