Episode 02: The Plastics
This Mini dives into recycling and reducing plastic, the massive issue of plastic pollution, and how you can help. These are all great reads, but I’ve left my favorites in bold if you’re strapped for time.
Recycling Basics
NPR: Where Will Your Plastic Go Now That China Doesn’t Want It?
Columbia University Earth Institute: Recycling in the U.S Is Broken.
Types of Plastic
Source: Roadrunner Recycling
Plastic Pollution & Microplastics
National Geographic: A whopping 91% of plastic isn’t even recycled
Vox: More than ever, our clothes are made of plastic
Washington Post: You’re literally eating microplastics
Greenpeace: Plastic Debris Report
10 Ways to Take a Stand Against Our Plastic Problem
Check out this article on the environmentenlist blog!
