Plastic...it's not so fantastic! While it has been praised as a "miracle" substance, plastic production and pollution has caused far-reaching environmental and health problems. In this episode, we're joined by Christian Shaw, Executive Director of Plastic Tides, to discuss how plastic is made, why it's harmful to the environment, and ways we can reduce our reliance on this problematic substance. Resources discussed in this episode:

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Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz

Waste is a terrible thing to mind, but unfortunately, there's a lot of it in the world. Join us as we talk to Linda van der Rijd, Owner of Screw Plastic, a company that makes plastic-free alternatives for everyday items. Linda explains what low-waste living is and why it is important. Just in time for Plastic Free July, the crew shares ideas for how to reduce your use of single-use plastic and other waste in your daily life. They also share some of their zero-waste triumphs and fails.

Have an idea for an episode? You can email host Jennifer Hetzel at sustainablygeeky@gmail.com.

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Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz

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