Episode
Littering: Not Cool
1:02:14
Published: Thu Feb 10 2022
Description
The history of litter is in lock step with the history of disposable packaging. Learn all about this nasty habit today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
The second season premiere of Lethal Lit: A Tig Torres Mystery features a guest voice acting appearance and explores unusual questions about the relationship between the brain and human experiences.
00:00 - 04:04 (04:04)
Summary
The second season premiere of Lethal Lit: A Tig Torres Mystery features a guest voice acting appearance and explores unusual questions about the relationship between the brain and human experiences.
EpisodeLittering: Not Cool
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The speaker discusses how observing the behavior of adults and children can reveal insights into human nature and society.
04:04 - 08:24 (04:19)
Summary
The speaker discusses how observing the behavior of adults and children can reveal insights into human nature and society.
EpisodeLittering: Not Cool
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The post-World War II economic boom created a need for affordable and efficient packaging, leading to the rise of disposable packaging companies and the decline of reuse economies like milk and potato chip deliveries.
08:25 - 13:45 (05:20)
Summary
The post-World War II economic boom created a need for affordable and efficient packaging, leading to the rise of disposable packaging companies and the decline of reuse economies like milk and potato chip deliveries.
EpisodeLittering: Not Cool
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In the early days of disposable packaging, people complained about littering even then, with farmers in Vermont unhappy at the idea of glass bottles being thrown away rather than reused.
13:45 - 20:04 (06:18)
Summary
In the early days of disposable packaging, people complained about littering even then, with farmers in Vermont unhappy at the idea of glass bottles being thrown away rather than reused. Despite this, manufacturers still encouraged disposability and littering has remained an ongoing problem linked to our disposable economy.
EpisodeLittering: Not Cool
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In the early 70s, incentivizing people to return bottles occurred and beverage companies fought bottle bills through a PR campaign led by Keep America Beautiful to encourage citizens not to litter.
20:04 - 28:51 (08:47)
Summary
In the early 70s, incentivizing people to return bottles occurred and beverage companies fought bottle bills through a PR campaign led by Keep America Beautiful to encourage citizens not to litter.
EpisodeLittering: Not Cool
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A humorous conversation about the lack of standardization in living space requirements, with examples of finding furniture and animals in unexpected places.
28:51 - 31:18 (02:27)
Summary
A humorous conversation about the lack of standardization in living space requirements, with examples of finding furniture and animals in unexpected places.
EpisodeLittering: Not Cool
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Despite being a common form of littering, cigarette butts can have harmful effects on the environment.
31:18 - 34:41 (03:23)
Summary
Despite being a common form of littering, cigarette butts can have harmful effects on the environment. Many individuals who wouldn't typically litter are guilty of discarding cigarette butts improperly, making it an issue worth addressing.
EpisodeLittering: Not Cool
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The methodology of counting plastic pollution depends on what counts as plastic, which the 2009 methodology and the 2020 methodology have used the small pieces of plastic, and the process involves selecting different roadway segments.
34:41 - 38:04 (03:22)
Summary
The methodology of counting plastic pollution depends on what counts as plastic, which the 2009 methodology and the 2020 methodology have used the small pieces of plastic, and the process involves selecting different roadway segments.
EpisodeLittering: Not Cool
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The speaker discusses the impact of littering organic material, such as fruit peels, and how it can negatively affect nature and wildlife by encouraging them to stay near roadways and trails instead of their natural habitat.
38:04 - 41:53 (03:49)
Summary
The speaker discusses the impact of littering organic material, such as fruit peels, and how it can negatively affect nature and wildlife by encouraging them to stay near roadways and trails instead of their natural habitat.
EpisodeLittering: Not Cool
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Study found that individuals were more likely to litter in heavily littered areas and less likely to litter in clean areas.
41:53 - 50:07 (08:13)
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Study found that individuals were more likely to litter in heavily littered areas and less likely to litter in clean areas.
EpisodeLittering: Not Cool
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Researchers found that cigarette butts are hazardous to both our health and the environment due to the chemicals and heavy metals they contain.
50:07 - 55:32 (05:25)
Summary
Researchers found that cigarette butts are hazardous to both our health and the environment due to the chemicals and heavy metals they contain. A study conducted in California revealed the impact of cigarette butt littering and how communities are taking action to address it.
EpisodeLittering: Not Cool
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This podcast episode covers two topics - litter and cubital tunnel syndrome, which refers specifically to the ulnar nerve being entrapped by tissues or swelling within the cubital tunnel.
55:32 - 58:26 (02:53)
Summary
This podcast episode covers two topics - litter and cubital tunnel syndrome, which refers specifically to the ulnar nerve being entrapped by tissues or swelling within the cubital tunnel.
EpisodeLittering: Not Cool
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Learn about new terms and get insights into physiology in Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman, available on iHeartRadio app, Apple podcasts, and more.
58:26 - 1:00:31 (02:04)
Summary
Learn about new terms and get insights into physiology in Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman, available on iHeartRadio app, Apple podcasts, and more.