36: Resolving the Plastic Crisis: A discussion about the Recycling and Waste Reduction Bill 2020 with the Surfing Senator, Peter Whish Wilson

Plastic pollution is emerging as a top threat to ocean ecosystems and no one knows how much un-recycled plastic waste ends up in the ocean that is killing millions of marine life every year.  To make sure Australia takes responsibility for its waste, the Recycling and Waste Reduction Bill was put into place! It's designed to ban the export of waste glass, plastics, tires, and paper. And this is a great opportunity for us to transform our waste and recycling ways into a resource! To better understand what this bill is all about and how it'll benefit the Australian economy and help our planet, I'm bringing in the stealthiest MermanSenator, Mr.  Peter Whish Wilson who stands to fight for our planet and our future! Join me in this episode as we discuss The Recycling and Waste Reduction Bill 2020! We're going to talk about the recycling crisis, as well as the plastics that are polluting our oceans.    In this Episode, We Discuss: The Recycling and Waste Reduction Bill 2020 The government's and producers responsibility, our responsibility as consumers Commercial composting facilities How we can support the amendments  The danger of burning waste The circular economy and the ripple effect A low way to dispose of waste Support for different renewable energy sources Regrowing ecosystems  Peter talks about being a surfer and his connection with nature Ways you can contribute to help our planet Connect with Peter Senator Surfer Facebook Twitter Instagram --- Did you enjoy today's episode? Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app to get notified immediately when a new episode comes out! If you enjoyed the Mercast, please click here to leave a review and share this episode with a friend! I hope you spend some time in nature today! I'll catch you next time.   Subscribe to The Mercast ++ Apple Podcasts ++ Spotify ++ Castbox