Chapter
The Rise of Landfills and Fresh Kills
14:06 - 19:44 (05:38)
The origins and growth of landfills, including the infamous Fresh Kills landfill in New York City, are explored in this episode. Contrary to a scene from the movie Wall-E, the creation of disposable plastic bags was not a coordinated effort by waste management companies.
Clips
The use of single-serving packaging for snacks like Pringles, which generate a lot of waste, is environmentally absurd.
14:06 - 17:03 (02:57)
Summary
The use of single-serving packaging for snacks like Pringles, which generate a lot of waste, is environmentally absurd.
ChapterThe Rise of Landfills and Fresh Kills
EpisodeWe Need More Sustainable Packaging, Like, Yesterday
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Discussing how pull tabs were used in the past to make phone calls as well as the history of garbage dumps and wetlands used in Boston for trash disposal.
17:03 - 18:17 (01:13)
Summary
Discussing how pull tabs were used in the past to make phone calls as well as the history of garbage dumps and wetlands used in Boston for trash disposal.
ChapterThe Rise of Landfills and Fresh Kills
EpisodeWe Need More Sustainable Packaging, Like, Yesterday
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Fresh Kills was a 2200 acre landfill located in Staten Island, New York after World War II, and became the largest landfill in the world.
18:17 - 19:44 (01:27)
Summary
Fresh Kills was a 2200 acre landfill located in Staten Island, New York after World War II, and became the largest landfill in the world. It's currently being reclaimed as a park that is supposed to be finished by 2038.