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.

Plastic Pollution Coalition on In Good Hands

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