The Podcast of Plastic: Recent Episodes
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The Asia Pacific (AP) region has long been a scapegoat for the plastic pollution crisis, with various reports and articles identifying several Asian countries as the top sources of plastic pollution. However, these often fail to represent the complete picture—particularly, the impact of the decisions made by corporations and governments outside of Asia that are affecting and spurring the crisis in this region.
Given this, the Break Free From Plastic movement is out to take back control of the narrative with The Podcast of Plastic. This podcast is inspired by the Emmy-awarded documentary The Story of Plastic, which not only shows the bigger picture around the plastics crisis, but also refutes preconceived notions about Asia as the source of the problem while also making counterpoints about Asia being an abundant source of solutions and highlighting many of the heroes across the region. Join Break Free From Plastic movement members and allies as they debunk the various myths about plastic and waste in the region in The Podcast of Plastic!
The Story of Plastic documentary is currently available for free until November.
Visit https://www.breakfreefromplastic.org/thestoryofplastic/ to learn more about BFFP!
Hosted by Goodwill Ambassador for UN Environment Programme Antoinette Taus.
Theme music by Tom Taus.
New episodes on Tuesdays.
In this series finale, hear stories, learnings, tips and tricks from climate activists and changemakers in Asia Pacific who are out to seek an end to plastic pollution. Gear up and join the movement for a plastic-free future!
Antoinette Taus speaks with:
- Aeshnina 'Nina' Aqilani, Youth Leader and Activist
- Jed Alegado, Break Free from Plastic Asia Pacific
- Roshan Rai, Zero Waste Himalaya India
Hosted by Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Environment Programme and founder of CORA Antoinette Taus
Theme music by Tom Taus
An initiative by Break Free From Plastic
The Podcast of Plastic is inspired by the Emmy Award-winning film Story of Plastic produced with Story of Stuff, Peak Plastic Foundation, Plastic Pollution Coalition and other members of the BFFP movement. Visit www.breakfreefromplastic.org/thestoryofplastic to learn more.
Also check out People Over Plastic, a podcast featuring conversations on plastic pollution and the climate crisis centering on people of color and indigenous voices.
Resources:
Tacking Asia’s Plastic Pollution by Jed Alegado, Clemens Kunze, and Kevin Li | Project Syndicate
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Countries in Asia Pacific are often painted as world's top waste polluters and so in this episode, Antoinette Taus traces the origins of trash in Asia. Join Antoinette in learning about illegal waste trade and charting a way forward to tackle this highly controversial issue.
In this episode, learn from experts:
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Adam Liebman - Assistant Professor of Anthropology, DePauw University in Indiana
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Mageswari Sangaralingam - Research Officer, Consumers' Association of Penang, Malaysia
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Yuyun Ismawati Drwiega - Co-founder, Nexus3 Foundation in Bali, Indonesia
Hosted by Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Environment Programme and founder of CORA Antoinette Taus
Theme music by Tom Taus
An initiative by the Break Free From Plastic
The Podcast of Plastic is inspired by the Emmy Award-winning film Story of Plastic produced with Story of Stuff, Peak Plastic Foundation, Plastic Pollution Coalition and other members of the BFFP movement. Visit www.breakfreefromplastic.org/thestoryofplastic to learn more.
For further reading:
Asia Stands up to ‘Waste Colonialism’ | Shona Warren, The Diplomat
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To bring about systemic change in tackling the climate crisis, we need to tackle plastic pollution across the whole plastics value chain— from the extraction of fossil fuels that serve as the feedstock of plastic, all the way to the disposal of plastic waste.
In this episode, experts and climate activists in Asia Pacific discuss the interconnectedness of climate change and plastic pollution, zeroing in on fossil fuels and petrochemicals.
Featuring:
- Swathi Seshadri from the Center, Financial Accountability
- Xavier Sun, Taiwan Zero Waste Alliance
- Yan-Ting Lin, Environmental Rights Foundation Taiwan
Hosted by Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Environment Programme and founder of CORA Antoinette Taus
Theme music by Tom Taus
An initiative by the Break Free From Plastic
The Podcast of Plastic is inspired by the Emmy Award-winning film Story of Plastic produced with Story of Stuff, Peak Plastic Foundation, Plastic Pollution Coalition and other members of the BFFP movement. Visit www.breakfreefromplastic.org/thestoryofplastic to learn more.
For further reading:
Plastic & Climate: The Hidden Costs of a Plastic Planet
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Some establishments have prohibited the use of refillable containers for food and beverage for fear of spreading the virus. The result—more widespread use of disposables or single-use plastics. Is it possible to protect human lives without endangering the environment?
In this 3rd episode of The Podcast of Plastic, changemakers across Asia Pacific discuss refill and reusable systems.
Join Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Environment Programme and founder of CORA Antoinette Taus with guests:
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Ramon San Pascual - Executive Director of Health Care Without Harm - Asia
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Mahesh Nakarmi - Executive Director of Health Environment and Climate Action Foundation (HECAF 360)
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Cheryl Anne Low - Co-founder of NUDE Zero Waste Store Malaysia
Theme music by Tom Taus
An initiative by the Break Free From Plastic Asia Pacific
The Podcast of Plastic is inspired by the Emmy Award-winning film Story of Plastic produced with Story of Stuff, Peak Plastic Foundation, Plastic Pollution Coalition and other members of the BFFP movement. Visit ww.breakfreefromplastic.org/thestoryofplastic to learn more.
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Are sachets or individually packaged products in single use plastics truly pro-poor? Are consumers to be blamed for plastic pollution?
On the second episode of The Podcast of Plastic, Antoinette Taus tackles the proliferation of sachets with Carmen Gravatt, Nalini Shekar of Hasiru Dala, and Rahyang Nusantara, National Coordinator of Gerakan Indonesia Diet Kantong Plastik (Indonesian Plastic Bag Diet Movement).
Hosted by Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Environment Programme and founder of CORA Antoinette Taus
Theme music by Tom Taus
An initiative by the Break Free From Plastic Movement
The Podcast of Plastic is inspired by the Emmy Award-winning film Story of Plastic produced with Story of Stuff, Peak Plastic Foundation, Plastic Pollution Coalition and other members of the BFFP movement. Visit www.breakfreefromplastic.org/thestoryofplastic to learn more.
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False solutions are often presented so well that we thought they are helpful but do not really address the plastic problem at the source. Usually, they just delay the inevitable and even cause other forms of pollution and pose new risks.
Together with Marian Ledesma of Greenpeace Philippines, Yobel Putra of the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA), and Nusa Urbancic of Changing Markets Foundation, we talk about supposed solutions that need clarifying.
This episode will also discuss realistic ways forward and together with Seema Prabhu of Trash Hero, we will outline some guiding questions to help spot false solutions and better ways to address the plastic crisis.
Hosted by Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Environment Programme and founder of CORA Antoinette Taus.
Theme music by Tom Taus
An initiative by the Break Free From Plastic movement
The Podcast of Plastic is inspired by the Emmy Award-winning film Story of Plastic produced with Story of Stuff, Peak Plastic Foundation, Plastic Pollution Coalition and other members of the BFFP movement. Visit www.breakfreefromplastic.org/thestoryofplastic to learn more.
- Greenpeace Philippine
- GAIA
- Changing Markets Foundation
- Trash Hero
- Cora
- Break Free From Plastic
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Join Break Free From Plastic movement members and allies as they debunk the various myths about plastic and waste in Asia Pacific in this new podcast inspired by the Emmy-awarded documentary The Story of Plastic. The Podcast of Plastic debuts on November 2, 2021. Hosted by Goodwill Ambassador for UN Environment Programme Antoinette Taus. Subscribe now for updates!