This is one of our favorite episode yet! Our amazing friend and hydrologist, Kirpa Grewal explains to Sara and Oakley how plastic gets into our oceans, waterways, air, and EVEN FOOD. It is an alarming issue but Kirpa does an incredible job explaining the reality of the issue and giving us actionable steps and hope to fight this pressing issue. So grateful for your knowledge and expertise Kirpa! You can find her on instagram @climatekirpa

Sara and Oakley explore the complex issue of plastic and give ya'll clear tips on what exactly you can recycle! We go through the myths around plastic, the pros and cons of the material, the technology to change the industry, and what you can do about your own plastic!

We had the amazing opportunity to interview Tom Hockin, National Director for Origination & Feedstock at Brightmark. China banned accepting plastic waste from the globe in 2018. In response, Brightmark has created a US-based solution to handle our plastic recycling and turn it into a valuable end product. This is the first episode on our three-part series on plastic in celebration of July - Plastic Free Month! 

This episode is about what the hell to do with batteries, lightbulbs, and paint. And of course we dive into the bigger picture of all three in terms of their impact on people, the planet, and even beetles! Yes, beetles. Listen to find out!

Is MRF a material recovery facility or the name of Sara's boyfriend? Find out on this week's episode!

Do you know what happens to your recycling after it's picked up!? Learning what happens to your recycling is an amazing way to understand what can be recycled and what is "wish cycled" (something we hope can be recycled but truly can't!) One thing you as an individual to help the planet is recycle right! It truly helps!! If recycling is contaminated with too many things that cannot be recycled, it is sent to the landfill. Learn more about how recycling is processed and how to recycle right in this episode!

Sara and Oakley share their tips and ticks for buying and selling second hand! Why is it worth buying and selling second hand? We share our favorite stories. Spoiler: buying second hand is good for the environment, good for your wallet, good for your community. We are also joined by Abbie Burgess who is a new mom who was inspired to start buying more second hand! How does she pull it off? Take a listen!

Have we really evolved if we throw solar panels in the landfill?

Our own Sara Fuentes said it best herself: "Any new innovation that's going to help save the planet has to be created in a way that is everlasting." It may not be sexy to think about the end of life of objects but when it comes to the future of clean energy, we have to think about it! Do you have solar panels at home?

Phone, wallet, keys, mask... we live in a new world where we have one more thing to remember before we leave the house. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is something you're already familiar with if you work in manufacturing or the healthcare industry but now everyone knows what it is! An example of PPE is what we wear everyday to protect ourselves and each other from Covid: a mask! On this episode we talk about what the increase in single-use masks and gloves has had on the environment and what individuals and companies can do to reduce their impact. The first priority is always safety and following local guidelines and work guidelines. Please do what is within your means, protocols, and comfort level when it comes to any of our suggestions. Your safety comes first! We also wanted to express our gratitude and thanks to our frontline workers.

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Here on Trash Magic, the glass is always half full! On today's episode we talk about what to do with your glass jars and even windows and car windshields! Did you also know that sand, the main ingredient in glass is actually running out!? Did you know wine bottles may not be able to be recycled!? Before you panic, take a listen to the episode for some solutions and tips. Stay classy, stay trashy, and stay glassy 

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What exactly is circular economy!? Who are our hosts Sara and Oakley and how did they get into loving trash so much? What horoscope sign is Pitbull!? Learn all of this and more in this week's episode!

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