EP42: Progress in the time of pandemic - Plastic Pollution Coalition

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Not-So-Fun Facts

Did you know many towns and cities in the US have formal bans on bans of plastic?

Founders

Dianna and Julia Cohen

LAUNCHED

2009

HQ

Washington, D.C.

EP42: Progress in the time of pandemic - Plastic Pollution Coalition
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The Coalition

The Plastic Pollution Coalition is a growing global alliance of more than 1,200 organizations, businesses, and thought leaders in 75 countries working toward a world free of plastic pollution and its toxic impact on humans, animals, waterways, the ocean, and the environment.

Episode Brief

Julia Cohen, Co-Founder & Managing Director of the Plastic Pollution Coalition, joins Peter on this week’s episode to discuss:

  • The good, bad, and ugly of plastic

  • “Big plastic” and the industry’s $1B bailout

  • Innovative reusable concepts and startups

  • Algramo and a rethink on CPG

  • Helping local leaders implement smart policy

Credits

HOST

Peter Levin

PRODUCTION

Dan Mahoney

MUSIC

Eddie Knuckles

Peter Levin