063 - Towards a Plastic-Free Future: Reducing Single-Use Plastics with Julia Vol
The Sustainable Healthcare PodcastShow Notes
Plastic expert Julia discusses the challenges of plastics and their impact on the environment.
She explains that compostable packaging is the only type of degradable plastic, but it requires proper disposal systems. She & Krisfotter, Director @ Green Innovation Group, discuss the need for a comprehensive approach to address the plastic challenge, exploring alternative materials where possible, and end-of-life support for materials.
They suggest cross-sector collaborations and industry solutions to reduce plastic waste and regulatory and policy changes to focus on reducing single-use plastic.
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