What to Do About Trash?

<p>Trash is one of the biggest problems on the planet. But scientists are coming up with solutions that might surprise you. In this Earth Day episode, we meet two researchers who are tackling trash in two very different ways. Kevin Solomon hopes to solve the challenge of recycling plastic with the help of meal worms, and Lily Pollans is figuring out what kids can do to help everyone make less trash. Find out how science can help tackle Earth’s biggest challenges - and how you can help.</p> <p>Learn how one city learned to make less trash, in a special bonus interview episode with Lily Pollans. To listen, pledge to support us on Patreon for just $1 a month or more, at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/tumblepodcast">patreon.com/tumblepodcast</a>.</p> <p>We’ll have free resources to learn more about how to make less trash - and new solutions for recycling - on the blog on our website at <a href="https://www.sciencepodcastforkids.com/single-post/what-to-do-about-trash" target="_blank">sciencepodcastforkids.com.</a></p> <p>Hey! We’re doing a live show as part of <a href="https://wrsi.com/meltdown-2022/?fbclid=IwAR1PtcDmw1JmnxuO28mxs0dQbwF9e7DqHRxyjU2NrzKbT4q0lDv0_oOBQ9k">The River's Family Music Meltdown and Book Bash</a> in Northampton, MA. Come out and see us at Smith Voke, on April 30th, 2022. We can’t wait to see you there!</p>

Episode 14 of the Tumble Science Podcast for Kids podcast, hosted by Tumble Media, titled "What to Do About Trash?" was published on April 15, 2022 and runs 21 minutes.

April 15, 2022 ·21m · Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

Summary

Trash is one of the biggest problems on the planet. But scientists are coming up with solutions that might surprise you. In this Earth Day episode, we meet two researchers who are tackling trash in two very different ways. Kevin Solomon hopes to solve the challenge of recycling plastic with the help of meal worms, and Lily Pollans is figuring out what kids can do to help everyone make less trash. Find out how science can help tackle Earth’s biggest challenges - and how you can help. Learn how one city learned to make less trash, in a special bonus interview episode with Lily Pollans. To listen, pledge to support us on Patreon for just $1 a month or more, at patreon.com/tumblepodcast. We’ll have free resources to learn more about how to make less trash - and new solutions for recycling - on the blog on our website at sciencepodcastforkids.com. Hey! We’re doing a live show as part of The River's Family Music Meltdown and Book Bash in Northampton, MA. Come out and see us at Smith Voke, on April 30th, 2022. We can’t wait to see you there!

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