Discard Anthropology (GARBAGE) Encore with Robin Nagle
Ologies with Alie Ward
The Plastic Dilemma: Health, Recycling, and Responsibility
This chapter examines the profound effects of plastics on public health and the environment, particularly focusing on the toxic substances they release and the misconceptions around recycling. It discusses the challenges of waste management, individual responsibility, and corporate accountability in addressing plastic pollution. Through an exploration of local recycling practices and the complexities involved in waste processing, the speakers call for improved systems and political action to mitigate the environmental impacts of plastics.
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