The Economics of Everyday Things

4. Used Hotel Soaps (Replay)

Sep 25, 2023
Explore the history and environmental impact of using hotel soaps. Learn how one man recycles them in his garage lab. Discover the impact of soap on handwashing and reducing child deaths. Uncover hidden insights from talking to people with first-hand knowledge. Find out how to gain access to private Facebook groups without violating privacy.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
The process of collecting and recycling used hotel soaps
03:58 • 4min
3
The Impact of Soap and Handwashing
07:33 • 6min
4
Finding First-Hand Knowledge
13:15 • 3min
5
Gaining Access to Private Facebook Groups
16:18 • 3min