This inaugural episode of Tracing Trash begins our journey exploring plastic pollution throughout the Atlantic Ocean Watershed, starting with the Great Lakes. Through an enlightening conversation with post-doctoral fellow, Dr. Zoie Diana and PhD candidate, Rachel Giles from the University of Toronto's Rochman lab, listeners gain insights into the sources and impacts of plastic pollution, along with possible mitigation strategies. From learning about 'bioindicators' and 'model animals' to recognizing the pivotal role of tiny organisms, this episode brings you one step closer to understanding the plastic pollution crisis and what you can do about it.

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U of T Trash Team https://uofttrashteam.ca/   

Rochman lab https://rochmanlab.wordpress.com/ 

Rachel Giles https://www.rachelkgiles.com/

Zoie Diana https://www.zoiediana.com/

Global Plastics Treaty https://www.undp.org/blog/global-treaty-end-plastic-pollution-sight