Unwrapping Plastic Pollution: Earth Day's Call To Action

This week, we're dedicating our energies to a challenge that affects us all: plastic pollution. This year's Earth Day theme, Planet vs Plastics, hits close to home, and we've lined up an eye-opening episode that's set to inform, inspire, and ignite change.Did you know that less than 5% of plastic is actually recycled in the United States? This chilling statistic leads us to explore the complexities of recycling and the new challenges that arose after China's National Sword Policy disrupted the global recycling game. Eric explains how plastic production and recycling are intertwined with our environmental impact, while Christy offers insights into the sometimes surprising benefits of plastic usage in packaging.From San Francisco Airport's plastic bottle ban to new laws on compostable bags, we're seeing a surge in local action. Our hosts share on-the-ground stories of municipalities enacting ordinances to combat disposable culture. But is it enough? Tune in to learn how these regulatory efforts are shaping our consumption patterns and what more needs to be done.