The Plastic Podcast
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On this podcast, we will discuss plastic: its past, its effects on our present, and what it might mean for the future.
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AUG 22, 2024
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/
3 MIN
FEB 7, 2024
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/
4 MIN
JAN 31, 2024
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
3 MIN
JAN 24, 2024
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
3 MIN
JAN 16, 2024
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
3 MIN
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