Waste Colonialism, pt. 1 - Plastic and the US (Presented by Co-host Sunny Chen)

Since the early 20th century, plastic has been around and has dominated US consumerism. Unfortunately, it hurts the planet in all phases of its life cycle– from when it’s produced (emitting greenhouse gases), to when it’s used (releasing microplastics), to when it’s discarded (rotting in landfills). That being said, everyone knows its negative impact on the environment, but nothing major has been done to reduce this planet-destroying product. So today, we are talking about plastic pollution, but specifically zeroing in the last phase of its life and where it is discarded: developing nations.Let’s explore the research behind it. Join us! Resources: US generates more plastic trash than any other nation - National GeographicHow the fossil fuel industry is pushing plastics on the world - CNBC Connect with our Environmental Justice Lab community: Instagram: @envjusticelab YouTube: @envjusticelab Email: [email protected]’t forget to subscribe and rate the podcast wherever you listen!Support our work by joining the Supporters Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-environmental-justice-lab--5583745/supportDon’t forget to subscribe and rate the podcast wherever you listen! Support our work by joining the Supporters Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-environmental-justice-lab--5583745/supportConnect with our Environmental Justice Lab community: Instagram: @envjusticelab YouTube: @envjusticelab Email: [email protected]