Plastic pollution extends beyond environmental damage, posing significant risks to human health and the global ecosystem. From failed global plastic treaty negotiations in Busan to the challenges of addressing single-use plastics, we examine the far-reaching impacts of plastic waste pollution and discuss the toxic effects of plastics, the hidden costs of recycling and the intersection of corporate accountability and consumer behavior in tackling the crisis. We also look at the urgency of addressing plastic’s lifecycle and its implications for our health and planet.
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Featured: Irene Hofmeijer, Partner at Earth Action, and Nate Maynard, Environmental Consultant
00:00 Introduction
01:30 Why Recycling Alone Isn't Enough
03:05 The Global Scale of Plastic Waste
06:00 Carbon Emissions and Plastic Production
08:30 Insights from Busan Treaty Talks
09:50 Taiwan's Single-Use Plastics Policy
11:15 The Role of Consumer Habits
13:00 The Need for Systemic Solutions
17:00 Extended Producer Responsibility Explained
19:30 The Reality of Plastic Recycling
22:00 Stories from Malaysia's Plastic Fight
25:00 Corporate Responsibility in Tackling Plastics
26:30 Looking Ahead: Progress and Hope
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