In this second of three videos, I focus on microplastics and the role they play in the entire plastic polution problem mess. I share some facts and figures about microplastics and how they affect wildlife and ecosystems. For full show notes, view the podcast episode which also includes the sources and graphics. https://katehildenbrand.com/podcasts/19-the-plastic-problem/
DetailsIn this first of three videos, I talk about how we ended up in the mess of plastic pollution, share some facts and figures, and explain what the actual problem with plastic is. For full show notes, view the podcast episode, which also includes the sources and graphics. https://katehildenbrand.com/podcasts/19-the-plastic-problem/
DetailsWe all know plastic bottles are bad for the planet but as they are still everywhere, more conversation seems necessary, so let’s talk about how unsustainable single-use plastic bottles are. I also share some tips on how to stop using plastic bottles without spending any money.
We all know cigarettes are bad for our own health, but a lot of people, smokers and non-smokers alike, are unaware just how bad cigarettes are for ecosystems. Cigarettes harm the environment, add to plastic pollution, endanger animals, plants, fungi, and even bacteria. In this video, I share an overview and some tips on how…
DetailsI used to aim for a zero-waste lifestyle and told everyone about this great thing I was doing. I think I might have been doing more harm than good. Zero-waste has similar problems as veganism and both of them make it hard for people to want to try. In this video, I share why I…
DetailsAccompany me to the beach and see me clean up the beach alone. I will go to the beach in Scheveningen (The Hague, Netherlands). I bicycle to the beach and back, so if you want to know what bicycling is like in the Netherlands, have a look, too.