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Plastisphere: A podcast on plastic pollution in the environment

Anja Krieger
Plastic Pollution
Global Plastics Treaty
Plastics Treaty
Plastics
Plastic Production Subsidies
Waste Management
Climate Change
Chemical Industry Lobbyists
Plastic Overshoot Day
Environmental Health
Environmental Justice
Fossil Fuel Subsidies
Greenpeace
CIEL (center For International Environmental Law)
Chemical Recycling
PFAS
Fast Fashion
Microplastics
Health Impacts
Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee

The podcast on plastic, people, and the planet by @anjakrieger. Plastics have become the basis for our modern lives, but they also pollute the planet. Will we be able to develop a healthy relationship with these materials we’ve created? Follow Anja on a journey into the world of synthetic polymers, their impacts on nature and ourselves, and the global quest to tackle plastic pollution. Her episode... more

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+++Podcast recommendation+++ There’s a concrete yard with piles of plastic, and lying on the ground is the body of a boy – grotesquely ripped apart. Who was he? And what really happened to him? A team of award-winning investigative journalists, inclu... more

In this episode we’ll travel to Turkey with Sedat Gündogdu. Sedat is a Turkish marine biologist and works as a professor at Cukurova University in Adana. When Sedat realized how much plastic trash was polluting the water and land around him, he start... more

In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into plastic chemicals and their impacts on human and environmental health. You’ll learn why it’s not such a great idea to put plastic containers into your dishwasher, and why fatty food is especially prone t... more

In this episode, we’re going to head out to the beach for the 40th International Coastal Cleanup Day. It’s a huge event which has been taking place each third Saturday of September for four decades now. Each year that day, hundreds of thousands of pe... more

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Recent Guests

Sedat Gündogdu
Turkish marine biologist and professor at Cukurova University
Cukurova University
Episode: Speaking up About Plastic Pollution in Turkey, from Biology to Waste Trade
Martin Wagner
Professor of Biology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology NTNU
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Episode: Plastic Chemicals - A Toxic Relationship and How We Can Start Fixing It
Jane Muncke
Managing Director and Chief Scientific Officer at the Food Packaging Forum
Food Packaging Forum
Episode: Plastic Chemicals - A Toxic Relationship and How We Can Start Fixing It
Linda Moranis
Environmental activist and key figure in the beach cleanup movement
Ocean Conservancy
Episode: Early Heroines of Plastic Pollution, Part II: Meet the Women who Started the Beach Cleanups (Linda)
Cathy O'Hara
Marine biologist and significant contributor to environmental cleanup data
Episode: Early Heroines of Plastic Pollution, Part II: Meet the Women who Started the Beach Cleanups (Linda)
Judie Nielsen
Pioneer of the beach cleanup movement and former employee at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Episode: Early Heroines of Plastic Pollution, Part I: Meet the Women who Started the Beach Cleanups (Judie)
Alexandra Harrington
Expert in law, chair of the Plastic Pollution Task Force at IUCN
World Commission on Environmental Law of the IUCN
Episode: How [Not] to Make a Plastics Treaty - What really happened in Geneva?
Lesley Henderson
Professor of science communication at the University of Strathclyde
University of Strathclyde
Episode: Fact-check your assumptions: Become a plastic mythbuster!
Lars Hildebrandt
Teammate and researcher on plastic pollution claims
Helmholtz Centre Hereon
Episode: Fact-check your assumptions: Become a plastic mythbuster!

Host

Anja Krieger
Host and producer, focused on the varied aspects of plastic pollution and its impact on the environment. Anja engages experts and shares insights that connect scientific research to everyday life.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 154 ratings
  • Hervorragend und einzigartig

    Sehr informativ, lebhaft gestaltet und von beeindruckend hoher wissenschaftlicher Qualität.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lars Hil.
    Germany22 days ago
  • thank you

    great and essential odcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mckparis
    France2 years ago
  • On point and well produced

    Pointed and well produced. The Plastisphere is one of those podcast I actively share with others as it's that good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pepijn_itunes
    Denmark2 years ago
  • Plastic package design

    I find your podcast very good in brainstorming various solutions. I have one idea if all manufacturers of beverages,tamato sauces,oils etc could be convinced to pack their products in square interlocking- Lego like- plastic bottles, the ordinary people can use the empty bottles to build internal wall for homes by simply filling the bottles with normal soil closing the lids and interlocking them. Even children can do this work requiring no skill. This will create a situation that empty bottles wi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Sadiq Alibhai
    United States3 years ago
  • Informative, fun, and great storytelling

    I never thought I’d be interested in plastics. But this podcast showed me that the topic is brimming with stories that impact our personal lives and global realities. Anja’s episodes are surprising, interesting, and they connect the big picture environmental crisis we’re facing with policy, science, and the daily actions we take as consumers. I appreciate the in-depth research and variety of voices featured in each episode, as well as the great skill and care with which Anja produces each episod... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LuiEms
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Many find the podcast essential for understanding the global plastic crisis and encouraging proactive engagement and change.
Listeners appreciate the informative and engaging content, noting that it effectively highlights the complexities of plastic pollution.
The storytelling quality is commended for being compelling and relatable, making intricate scientific topics accessible.

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#44
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#222
Sweden/Science

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Speaking up About Plastic Pollution in Turkey, from Biology to Waste Trade
Q: What made you decide to be more courageous and speak up?
I have to bring this into agenda, because if there is a public health problem related with my topic, so I have to explain this.
Early Heroines of Plastic Pollution, Part II: Meet the Women who Started the Beach Cleanups (Linda)
Q: How did Linda Moranis feel about partnering with the petroleum industry?
She recognized it as a complex issue, needing supplies from those who were also polluters but believed in the need for action.
Early Heroines of Plastic Pollution, Part II: Meet the Women who Started the Beach Cleanups (Linda)
Q: What did you find out about the origins of beach cleanups?
Elsa revealed the significant historical context and importance of data collection by early cleanups.
Plastic Chemicals - A Toxic Relationship and How We Can Start Fixing It
Q: What are the most important things that need to happen in the field of chemicals?
Use less and use it longer, and group similar chemicals to manage regulation effectively.
Plastics in the Media - A Review with Nanoplastics Researcher Denise Mitrano
Q: Would you be one of the experts to sign that claim, nanoplastics are the most worrisome plastics for human health?
I would not necessarily agree with that statement; there are many variables that affect the health impacts of different types of nanoplastics.

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Focusing on the widespread impact of plastic pollution, the content explores the intricate relationship humans have with synthetic polymers and their profound effects on the environment. Episodes feature science-driven discussions, engaging a variety of experts and activists who shed light on the challenges posed by plastic materials. The podcast underscores the urgency of addressing plastic issues while promoting informed dialogue among scientists, policymakers, and communities. Through unique storytelling and in-depth interviews, listeners gain insights into the implications of plastic pollution, discover innovative solutions, and consider the necessity for systemic change globally.

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