Episode
We Need More Sustainable Packaging, Like, Yesterday
59:42
Published: Tue Aug 30 2022
Description
Since the advent of single-use plastics, we’ve become awash in waste. Barrels of petroleum are extracted, turned into plastics that contain products, which are then opened and the containers thrown away. It’s a bonehead process start to finish.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
The hosts discuss their thoughts on the excessive packaging commonly used with products such as Crown Royal and question its necessity.
00:00 - 04:45 (04:45)
Summary
The hosts discuss their thoughts on the excessive packaging commonly used with products such as Crown Royal and question its necessity.
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The conversation highlights the problem with plastic packaging and single-use plastic waste in society and how it affects the environment.
04:45 - 14:06 (09:20)
Summary
The conversation highlights the problem with plastic packaging and single-use plastic waste in society and how it affects the environment.
EpisodeWe Need More Sustainable Packaging, Like, Yesterday
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The origins and growth of landfills, including the infamous Fresh Kills landfill in New York City, are explored in this episode.
14:06 - 19:44 (05:38)
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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.
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In this podcast, the hosts discuss practical topics related to money including buying versus renting, saving money on groceries, maximizing income potential, and ways to battle money anxiety.
19:44 - 25:52 (06:07)
Summary
In this podcast, the hosts discuss practical topics related to money including buying versus renting, saving money on groceries, maximizing income potential, and ways to battle money anxiety. They also touch on the history of Glad bags and the reusability of plastic bags.
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A significant amount of plastic film used for Amazon packaging can be recycled by grocery stores, but a report by Oceana found that almost 24 million pounds of Amazon's 600 million pound plastic waste in 2020 ended up in waterways and oceans.
25:52 - 30:24 (04:31)
Summary
A significant amount of plastic film used for Amazon packaging can be recycled by grocery stores, but a report by Oceana found that almost 24 million pounds of Amazon's 600 million pound plastic waste in 2020 ended up in waterways and oceans.
EpisodeWe Need More Sustainable Packaging, Like, Yesterday
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Increasing concern for the impact of corn-based packaging materials has led to a widespread push for innovation of sustainable and easily recyclable materials.
30:24 - 35:52 (05:27)
Summary
Increasing concern for the impact of corn-based packaging materials has led to a widespread push for innovation of sustainable and easily recyclable materials.
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The contest for developing plastic alternatives this year had five out of eight finalists that were based on algae or seaweed.
35:52 - 38:54 (03:02)
Summary
The contest for developing plastic alternatives this year had five out of eight finalists that were based on algae or seaweed. Although scalability and lead time to produce are issues, they are considered viable options as they present more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives to plastic.
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The concept of extended producer responsibility (EPR) means that companies are responsible for the entire life cycle of their products, including recycling and waste management.
38:54 - 47:53 (08:58)
Summary
The concept of extended producer responsibility (EPR) means that companies are responsible for the entire life cycle of their products, including recycling and waste management. The goal is to include all packaging and shipping materials into the EPR model to reduce waste and pollution.
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Plastic bags have a detrimental impact on the environment because they're petroleum-based while cotton totes are a better option, but not perfect.
47:53 - 55:16 (07:23)
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Plastic bags have a detrimental impact on the environment because they're petroleum-based while cotton totes are a better option, but not perfect. Despite passing laws to ban plastic bags, some states are refusing to do so.
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The speaker mentions that there is no formula for break timing in podcast episodes but generally they shoot for around 45 minutes per episode and take breaks around 15 and 30 minutes.
55:19 - 57:34 (02:14)
Summary
The speaker mentions that there is no formula for break timing in podcast episodes but generally they shoot for around 45 minutes per episode and take breaks around 15 and 30 minutes. They also discuss briefly the idea of deferring a break mid-episode.
EpisodeWe Need More Sustainable Packaging, Like, Yesterday
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Discover new podcasts to listen to on the iHeartRadio app, Apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows, including The Mantawalk Caves, Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman, and On Purpose with Jay Shetty.
57:34 - 59:41 (02:06)
Summary
Discover new podcasts to listen to on the iHeartRadio app, Apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows, including The Mantawalk Caves, Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman, and On Purpose with Jay Shetty.