Future of Plastics: Can We Make Them Carbon Negative? In this episode of Plastic Podcast, host Clark Marchese interviews Dr. Vassilis Daioglou, a Senior Researcher at the PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency. They explore the potential pathways for reducing plastic's impact on climate change using integrated assessment models. Dr. Daioglou discusses three key strategies: pricing emissions from burning plastics, enhancing recycling efforts, and using bio-based materials. Learn how these models project a net negative carbon emission from plastics and what it means for our future. Dive into the complexities of the circular bioeconomy and discover how innovative approaches could turn plastics from a problem into a climate solution. Tune in for an insightful discussion on sustainability and climate action.

Episode Guests: Dr. Vassilis Daioglou

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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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Dive into plastic pollution's impact on deep sea coral reefs with host Clark Marchese and expert Dr. Lucy Woodall. Discover the vital roles of coral reefs, from supporting marine life to protecting coastal communities, and learn about the threats posed by plastics, from disease transmission to structural damage. Dr. Woodall shares insights from her research and recent expeditions, emphasizing the urgent need for global action to protect these critical ecosystems. Tune in to understand the intricate connections between plastic pollution, climate change, and marine conservation, and explore solutions for a sustainable future.

Episode Guests: Dr. Lucy Woodall

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Hosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese

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Theme music by Tadeo Cabellos

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This week, Plastic Podcast is handing over the microphone to Pine Forest Media's new series South Pole to talk about Plastic in Antarctica.

Join us on "South Pole," where host Clark Marchese explores the unexpected presence of plastic in Antarctica. Today's guest, Dr. Clara Manno, a marine ecologist at the British Antarctic Survey, discusses the extensive pollution reaching even the most remote ecosystems. Learn about the various forms of plastic infiltrating the Antarctic environment, their pathways, and the profound impacts on local wildlife and ecological functions. This episode highlights the urgent need for global cooperation to tackle plastic pollution and preserve Antarctica's pristine nature. Tune in to uncover how interconnected our actions are with the health of remote ecosystems and what we can do to mitigate our environmental footprint.

Episode Guest: Dr. Clara Manno

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Hosted, produced, written, and edited by Clark Marchese

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