Plastic is everywhere—from our oceans to our food, our bodies, and our laws. Plastic Podcast dives deep into the science behind plastic pollution, breaking down the latest research and tracing the global effort to tackle this crisis through the upcoming United Nations Treaty on Plastic Pollution. Hosted by science communicator Clark Marchese, each episode features experts from around the world—scientists, policymakers, and activists—who share groundbreaking insights and direct recommendations on what should go into this landmark treaty.
Join us as we explore the hidden complexities of plastic, from its impact on health and ecosystems to innovative solutions and Indigenous approaches to governance. We cover pressing topics like microplastics, climate change, waste economies, and environmental justice, while keeping you up-to-date on the treaty negotiations shaping the future of global plastic policy.
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Plastic is everywhere—from our oceans to our food, our bodies, and our laws. Plastic Podcast dives deep into the science behind plastic pollution, breaking down the latest research and tracing the global effort to tackle this crisis through the upcoming United Nations Treaty on Plastic Pollution. Hosted by science communicator Clark Marchese, each episode features experts from around the world—scientists, policymakers, and activists—who share groundbreaking insights and direct recommendations on what should go into this landmark treaty.
Join us as we explore the hidden complexities of plastic, from its impact on health and ecosystems to innovative solutions and Indigenous approaches to governance. We cover pressing topics like microplastics, climate change, waste economies, and environmental justice, while keeping you up-to-date on the treaty negotiations shaping the future of global plastic policy.
Subscribe now and be part of the conversation that bridges science and society in the fight against plastic pollution.
Learn more about the show at pineforestpods.com
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In this episode of Plastic Podcast, host Clark Marchese delves into the intricate world of chemical recycling with Dr. Julia Vogel, a chemical engineer from the German Federal Environmental Agency. They explore the nuances of chemical recycling, its comparison to mechanical recycling, the different methods of chemical recycling and their different outputs, and its potential role in the future of plastics management. This informative discussion breaks down complex recycling methods like pyrolysis, gasification, and solvolysis in a way that's accessible to all listeners.
Episode Guests: Dr. Julia Vogel
More information about Dr. Julia Vogel here
More information about the German Federal Environmental Agency and Chemical Recycling here.
Find Dr. Vogel’s article on chemical recycling here
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Hosted, produced, written, and edited by Clark Marchese
Cover art and PFM logo by Laurel Wong.
Theme music by Tadeo Cabellos
Trivia Question: Which of the following is an active volcano on Antarctica
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