

Plastics Are Poisoning Us with Marcus Eriksen
Mar 29, 2023
Marcus Eriksen, a leading scientist on plastics and plastic pollution, discusses the harmful effects of plastics on humans and the planet. He shares his experiences sailing on a raft made of junk to raise awareness. Topics include living in an airplane fuselage, the impact of plastics on human health and organic produce, the shift towards planned obsolescence in American culture, addressing plastic pollution through multiple solutions, and their passion for fossils and environmental advocacy.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Living in an Airplane Fuselage: Challenges and Surprises
02:08 • 15min
The Impact of Plastics on Human Health and Organic Produce
17:18 • 3min
The Shift from Conservation to Planned Obsolescence in American Culture
20:29 • 2min
Addressing Plastic Pollution through Multiple Solutions
22:11 • 14min
Fossil Hunting and Environmental Advocacy
35:54 • 5min