The Octopus' Gardens

Episode Summary: Octopuses are intelligent creatures.  In this episode the octopus’ environment is discussed and how humans are creating problems for them. Plastics and landfill which finds its way into our oceans is a big part of the problem. Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Tonya Downing, Kristy Sharrow and Katherine Palmer.Tonya is from Durham in North Carolina, she is involved in Personality-driven digital marketing for small businesses in the US.  Kristy is a journalist turned marketer and Katherine is an Aromatherapist and Workshop Coordinator.Tonya, Kristy and Katherine discussed the marine environment and plastic pollution and how plastic recycling is problematic.  They talk about projects that are trying to solve these problems and how personal responsibility is just a part of this.For more information on the project and to pre-order your copy of the Carbon Almanac, visit thecarbonalmanac.orgWant to join in the conversation?Visit thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts and send us a voice message on this episode or any other climate-related ideas and perspectives.Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!You can find out more on page 78, 79 and 162 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 027, 346 and 256---The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.