Bizz and Emily chat about microplastics and why it's an important topic on the journey to becoming less.
Articles we reference in the episode:
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Tom Stanton from the University of Nottingham - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=kIs3_1sAAAAJ&hl=en
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Microplastics found in placenta - https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/dec/22/microplastics-revealed-in-placentas-unborn-babies
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CORRECTION: The quote is: “You're eating, swallowing or breathing in about 2,000 tiny pieces of plastic each week, a new study suggests, an amount equal to the weight of one credit card.”- https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/06/12/plastic-youre-eating-credit-cards-worth-plastic-each-week/1437150001/
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National Geographic on water treatment - https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/microplastics/
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Tap water more regulated
Action items:
- Stop using single use plastics
- Install and maintain filters on your washer and dryer
- Be sure to dispose of your waste appropriately
- Opt for natural fibres for clothing
- Opt for sturdy materials for containers, such as glass
- Use a reusable water bottle
- Support efforts to stop waste and clean up what's already out there
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
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