End Plastic Pollution
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Often described as the third environmental crisis of our time, plastic pollution is a rapidly growing problem. And it's not just killing turtles. It's everywhere: in our air, our food, our water... and in our blood.
In this episode, Bella and James meet a student who has invented a way to clean up microplastics from water - Fionn Ferreira. They dive deep into the plastic problem, Fionn's microplastic solution, and how innovators come up with world-changing ideas. As well as how we can all help fight the scourge of plastic pollution before it becomes disastrous for public health.
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Here's The Plan is presented by James Miller and Bella Lack. It is produced by Airaphon.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
1. Get your business, school or organisation to drop single-use plastics!
2. Join campaigns to get retailers to eliminate plastics (especially major supermarkets!). Greenpeace often has good campaigns on plastics - check them out.
3. Campaign for your government to introduce stronger legislation on plastics - the Global Plastic Pollution Treaty is being negotiated this November, and could be a really important influencing moment.
4. Join a community clean-up! It's a great way to have a tangible impact and meet like-minded people.
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