The Plasticology Project Podcast
by Paul Harvey
In this podcast series Dr Paul Harvey, environmental scientist, activist and author of The Plasticology Project takes listeners on a journey to discover the greatest plastic pollution challenges facing our world, and the incredible plastic pollution warriors doing their bit to solve the problem. In each episode Dr Paul will speak with an inspiring change maker from around the world and explore how they are helping to beat plastic pollution.
Episodes
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Science That's Actually Interesting
Think science is slow, boring, or full of jargon? Think again. Science That’s Actually Interesting dives into science with curiosity, humour, and fun. From climate and space to technology and human behaviour, we make complex ideas simple and exciting. Did you know octopuses have three hearts?...
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S2 E7 The Plasticology Project Podcast - Speaking with Chris Desai
On this episode of The Plasticology Project Podcast we hear from Chris Desai. Chris is the founder and Global Project Director of the UOcean Project. After many years in the fashion industry, Chris suddenly found himself feeling unfulfilled in life. Announcing his departure from his job, Chris…
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S2 E6 The Plasticology Project Podcast - Speaking with Grahame Lloyd
On this episode of The Plasticology Project Podcast we hear from Grahame Lloyd. Grahame is the Remote Marine Debris Campaigner for Sea Shepherd Australia. Grahame's work is focussed on clean-up and waste reduction across northern Australia. Working with remote communities and Australia First...
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S2 E5 The Plasticology Project Podcast - Speaking with Marco Vesters
On this episode of The Plasticology Project Podcast we hear from Marco Vesters. Marco is based in Bali, Indonesia and has seen first hand the extent of the plastic pollution problem in that part of the world. Having worked for over 20 years in the tech, finance and ICT industry with big names…
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S2 E4 The Plasticology Project Podcast - Speaking with Associate Professor Chenyin Dong
On this episode of The Plasticology Project Podcast we hear from Associate Professor Chenyin Dong. Chenyin is an environmental and public health researcher at the South China Institute of Environmental Science, a part of the China Ministry of Ecology and Environment. Chenyin is currently working…
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S2 E3 The Plasticology Project Podcast - Speaking with Ricki Hersburgh
On this episode of The Plasticology Project Podcast we hear from Plastic Oceans Australasia Executive Director Ricki Hersburgh. Join us as we learn about POA and all of their terrific initiatives to help education people about plastic pollution. This is a very special episode as we celebrate…
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S2 E2 The Plasticology Project Podcast - Speaking with Simona Paganetto
On this episode of The Plasticology Project Podcast we hear from founder of I'm Plastic Free, Simona Paganetto. Simona is a driving force when it comes to providing consumers with accurate and up-to-date information about plastic-free and low waste products. Simona's website…
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S2 E1 The Plasticology Project Podcast - Speaking with Lumbani Mvula
On this episode of the Plasticology Project Podcast, we hear from Lumbani Mvula, based in Malawi in Africa. Lumbani is the founder of Trash 2 Cash, a social initiative that aims to combat plastic pollution in his hometown by collecting plastic waste and turning it into valuable building…
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S1 E9 The Plasticology Project Podcast - Speaking with Isaias Hernandez
On this episode of The Plasticology Project Podcast I speak with Isaias Hernandez. Isaias is an environmental educator, environmentalist, activist and founder of Queer Brown Vegan. Isaias is based in US and is a heavyweight when it comes to environmental and social justice issues. Through the…
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S1 E8 The Plasticology Project Podcast - Speaking with Gabriel Filippelli
On this episode of The Plasticology Project podcast I speak with Professor Gabriel Filippelli. Gabe is a biogeochemist, climate scientist and exposure scientist at the Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis. Gabe is the Chancellor’s Professor of Earth Sciences and the Executive...
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S1 E7 The Plasticology Project Podcast - Speaking with Mutumba Faisal
On this episode of the Plasticology Project Podcast I speak with Mutumba Faisal. Mutumba is based in Uganda, on the shores of the mighty Lake Victoria. Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa, the world’s largest tropical lake, and the world’s second-largest freshwater lake by area. The lake...
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S1 E6 The Plasticology Project Podcast - Speaking with Sarah-Jo Lobwein
On this episode of The Plasticology Project Podcast I speak with Sarah-Jo Lobwein. Sarah-Jo has been a plastic pollution campaigner in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire for many years. Sarah-Jo was one of the founders of SO Shire – Sustainable Organisations of the Sutherland Shire. Marine biology is a...
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S1 E5 The Plasticology Project Podcast - Speaking with Peter Puskic
On this episode of The Plasticology Project Podcast I speak with Peter Puskic. Peter is a PhD student at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies at the University of Tasmania. Peter’s work is focussed on understanding the physiological impacts of plastic ingestion on organisms. By studying...
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S1 E4 The Plasticology Project Podcast - Speaking with Tarryn Johnston
On this episode of The Plasticology Project Podcast I speak with Tarryn Johnston, founder of the non-profit organisation Hennops Revival. Tarryn started Hennops Revival in 2019 after a river clean-up with her daughter changed the entire direction of her life. Seeing the state of the water and...
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S1 E3 The Plasticology Project Podcast - Speaking with Harry Chan Tin Ming
On this episode of The Plasticology Project Podcast I speak with Harry Chan Tin Ming. Harry is diver in Hong Kong and has become known as the Ghost Net Hunter. Harry’s mission is to raise awareness about the fate of the global oceans through drawing attention to one of the forgotten ocean…
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S1 E2 The Plasticology Project Podcast - Speaking with James Wakibia
On this episode of The Plasticology Project Podcast I talk with James Wakibia. An environmentalist, activist and photo journalist based in Kenya. James has been instrumental in the helping to fight plastic pollution in Africa. In 2013 James began raising awareness about the plastic pollution in…
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S1 E1 The Plasticology Project Podcast Introduction
Welcome to the Plasticology Project Podcast. In this podcast series Dr Paul Harvey, environmental scientist, activist and author takes listeners on a journey to discover the greatest plastic pollution challenges facing our world, and the incredible plastic pollution warriors doing their bit to...
About this show
In this podcast series Dr Paul Harvey, environmental scientist, activist and author of The Plasticology Project takes listeners on a journey to discover the greatest plastic pollution challenges facing our world, and the incredible plastic pollution warriors doing their bit to solve the problem. In each episode Dr Paul will speak with an inspiring change maker from around the world and explore how they are helping to beat plastic pollution.
Hosted by
Paul Harvey