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The Plastic Planet podcast

The Plastic Planet podcast

by Dr Refilwe Mofokeng

Food Life Sciences

Season 3

Plastic pollution and AI

This episode explores the progression of plastic pollution management and the public reception. We also look into possible solutions using modern day technology.

Season 2

Climate change discussion post COP29

This episode tackles the critical topic i.e. climate change following COP29 discussions in relation to bio fuel and plastic pollution.

Plastic application made sustainable

An intriguing conversation on sustainable plastics application. Bringing tangible solutions to the table

Drinking out of a bottle!

This episode explores the pros and cons of water bottles and the impact of climate change on plastic degredation.

Celebrating Seagrass Day

We chat with the Von Der Heyden lab team to shine a spotlight on the ecosystem service that is Seagrass!!! The predominant seagrass species Zostera capensis, is endemic to South Africa and found in only 37 estuaries, It has been reported to be extinct in other estuaries such as St. Lucia and Durban and largely on the decline in other estuaries such that it is now listed as endangered in South Africa. You can find out more about the Von Der Heyden lab and their awesome work on Instagram and Facebook. The von der Heyden Lab (@von_der_heyden_lab) • Instagram photos and videos (1) vonderheydenlab - Search Results | Facebook

The marine impact of climate change and plastics!

In this episode, we speak to an incredible young lady, Courtney Gardiner, She is a marine scientist and activist, passionate about the marine environment and commercial fisheries. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Courtney-Gardiner Courtney Gardiner on X: "What a great week in Durban at #SAMSS! So proud to see the work from the @vonderHeydenlab and @HenriquesRo labs. https://t.co/pbMMQ3vCvY" / X (twitter.com) Courtney Gardiner

Season 1

The Plastic Planet Podcast: An Engineering perspective

Chatting to a young engineer who interested in sustainability. Does the engineering faculty have a role to play in promoting sustainability? Part 1: Season Finale!

The Plastic Planet Podcast: A young voice: the inter-disciplinary approach

This episode amplifies the voice of the youth. It also emphasizes the need for inter-disciplinary approach in addressing some of the sensitive issues concerning environmental management and policies. (1) Video | Facebook https://drive.google.com/file/d/10yWGwT3RRXLjVZwpGhK2bwKYKisc57d0/view?usp=sharing

The Plastic Planet Podcast: Kingdom eSwatini 2nd edition

Continued insight on ethical media reporting around issues concerning environmental management such as plastic pollution and climate change.

The Plastic Planet Podcast: Kingdom eSwatini

We get a bird's eye view from the journalism world. Is journalism doing justice in reporting climate change and global warming? This episode is in two parts: the continuation of the episode will be uploaded next week!

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