Episode Seven

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/

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/

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

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

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

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

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/

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.

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

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.