A Plastic People: Petrochemicals, Climate Change, and Our Health

Episode 4: Use, Disposal, and the Recycling Propaganda

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Join us for Episode 4 of our journey to learn about the climate and health harms of using so much plastic, our unsuccessful disposal of plastic, and the challenges of recycling. And as always, be sure to check out the ways you can take action below!

This Episode Featured: ⁠Cynthia Palmer⁠, Senior Petrochemical Analyst for Moms Clean Air Force

LEVEL 4 ACTION ITEM: SUPPORT ALTERNATIVES TO PLASTIC AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE

  • An example of an easy switch you can make is switching from buying shampoo in a bottle to shampoo bars
  • Here are just a few resources that might help you as you start on your journey to living a life that is reliant on less plastic: The plastic problem isn't your fault, but you can be part of the solution | NPR and 10 Ways to Reduce Plastic Pollution | NRDC

    • Extra Reading Materials:

    National Overview: Facts and Figures on Materials, Wastes and Recycling | US EPA

    ‘They’re in the air, drinking water, dust, food …’ How to reduce your exposure to microplastics | Health & wellbeing | The Guardian

    US only recycled 5 percent of plastic waste in 2021: Greenpeace report | The Hill

    How the fossil fuel industry is pushing plastics on the world | CNBC

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    A Plastic People: Petrochemicals, Climate Change, and Our HealthBy Moms Clean Air Force