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, we explore how digital technologies are driving Africa’s circular plastic economy. Host Clark Marchese is joined by Dr. Seun Kolade and Wunmi Ogunde, who discuss how mobile apps and blockchain are connecting households with recyclers, empowering communities, and reimagining the plastic value chain. They also highlight the key role women play in these systems and the challenges faced by waste pickers across the continent. This episode sheds light on the innovative approaches Africa is taking to address plastic waste and how digital solutions are fostering both environmental and economic progress.
Episode Guests: Dr. Seun Kolade and Wunmi Ogunde
Find more on Dr. Kolade at the Sheffield Hallam University and on LinkedIn
Virtually attend the POLCON conference
Find Ogunde on LinkedIn
More from Dr. Kolade and Ogunde:
Find the article that the episode covered here
Book: Digital Innovations for a circular plastic economy in Africa
More on PAKAM in Nigeria
More on WeCyclers in Nigeria
More on Yo-Waste in Uganda
More information about the episode and the Plastic Podcast
Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media Website
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Hosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese
Cover art and PFM logo by Laurel Wong.
Theme music by Tadeo Cabellos
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