In this show we take a microscopic look at plastic! Plastic by its very nature, breaks down, but it doesn't disappear. What happens to all the microplastics that are now sharing the planet with us? Tune in to hear about how plastic is ending up in our food, and learn how compostable plastics are not the answer to the challenges of single-use plastics.
We hear from two Canadian researchers (Dr. Chelsea Rochman, and Marika Smith) who share their cutting edge look at microplastics in plants, the soil, animals, and even humans.
End of 2018 show, highlighting some of the big news stories in waste reduction this last turn of the wheel. We'll also talk about food waste, a hot topic during the holiday season. Finishing off with touch on some of the new policies coming into action globally and federally relating to plastic waste reduction. A good way to end the year indeed!
Let's groove into some deep thinking about communicating as the days darken and then lighten again. Try having a deep discussion around the dinner table this season and see how many invitations you get next year!
Intro and Extro Segments by Anton Lemieux played with great memories and love to him in the ether.
Music:
Theme Song 42 Fish - Josh Skye-Engle
Tom Petty - Running Down a Dream
Gil Scott Heron - The Get Out of The Ghetto Blues
Alexis Utatnaq - Maqaivvigivalauqtavut
Willie Dunn - I Pity the Country
Black Umfolosi - Sawelu Umfula Ushangane
Stories about Transformer - with Joe, Sue and Liz Mitchell - Cultural and Language Warriors from Tla'Amin