Plastic's Toxic Trash Trade: Not Recyclable, Just Exported
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Books
- "Waste Wars: The Wild Afterlife of Your Trash" by Alexander Clapp - This book explores where our trash goes, uncovering a multi-billion dollar waste trade across five continents. It delves into the global industry of waste, particularly focusing on plastic.
People Mentioned
- Alexander Clapp (Journalist and Author) - He is the author of "Waste Wars" and the guest on the podcast, discussing his research and findings on the global trash trade.
- Lucas (Listener from Tracy, California, originally from Michigan) - He posed a question about how much recycling actually gets recycled versus ending up in landfills.
- Jackie (Listener from Sacramento) - She asked about the plastic industry's role and accountability in the waste problem.
- Mark Ruffalo (Climate Champion) - Mentioned as a conversational partner on the "Planet Visionaries" podcast, highlighting his involvement in climate issues.
- Cristina Mittermeier (Biologist and Photographer) - Mentioned as a conversational partner on the "Planet Visionaries" podcast, known for her work in conservation.
- Kris Tompkins (Conservationist) - Described as one of the most successful conservationists of our time and a guest on the "Planet Visionaries" podcast.
- Alex Honnold (Professional Rock Climber and Founder of the Honnold Foundation) - He is the host of the "Planet Visionaries" podcast, which explores bold ideas and solutions in conservation.
Organizations & Institutions
- Honnold Foundation - An organization founded by Alex Honnold, mentioned in the context of the "Planet Visionaries" podcast.
Articles & Papers
- Excerpt from "Waste Wars: The Wild Afterlife of Your Trash" (Science Friday website) - An excerpt from Alexander Clapp's book is available for readers to explore on the Science Friday website.
Courses & Educational Resources
- "Planet Visionaries" Podcast - This podcast, created in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet initiative, explores bold ideas and big solutions in conservation, featuring conversations with various experts and champions.
Websites & Online Resources
- sciencefriday.com/waste - This specific page on the Science Friday website hosts an excerpt from Alexander Clapp's book, "Waste Wars: The Wild Afterlife of Your Trash."