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Hotel Earth

Hotel Earth

By: Ari and Lexi
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 Hotel Earth is a bi-weekly podcast about climate change & it's relationship to culture. Hosted by Ariana Halvaei and Lexi Moorehead - co-founders of the digital media platform, Hotel Earth 360° - this witty show breaks down a variety of climate-related topics in an entertaining way for easy-listening. Made for those who want to learn more without intimidation; and maybe a few giggles along the way. New episodes every-other Thursday. Be sure to check out hotelearth360.com for more content, also linked in our Linktree below. https://linktr.ee/hotelearthAri and Lexi Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Plastics Pt. 5: The Future of Plastics

    Plastics Pt. 5: The Future of Plastics
    May 12 2025

    An episode inspired by the question "What if we get it right?" Let’s explore a future together with less plastic.

    Learn more at ⁠⁠HotelEarth360⁠⁠

    Sources:

    • ⁠⁠https://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/unep-environment-plastic-pollution-waste/⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠https://www.unep.org/resources/turning-off-tap-end-plastic-pollution-create-circular-economy⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠https://blog.cleanhub.com/how-much-plastic-is-recycled#:~:text=09%20%7C%20Summary-,How%20much%20plastic%20is%20recycled%20worldwide%3F,landfill%2C%20or%20polluting%20the%20environment.⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠https://www.oecd.org/en/about/news/press-releases/2022/02/plastic-pollution-is-growing-relentlessly-as-waste-management-and-recycling-fall-short.html⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠https://www.goclimate.com/blog/sustianable-fashion-material-guide/⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠What If We Get It Right?⁠⁠ By Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
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    45 mins
  • Plastics Pt. 4: Plastics: Environmental Movements & Policy Shifts

    Plastics Pt. 4: Plastics: Environmental Movements & Policy Shifts
    Apr 24 2025
    In need of inspiration? Look no further. People make a difference.Learn more at ⁠HotelEarth360⁠Sources:https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/managing-reducing-waste/reduce-plastic-waste/canada-action.htmlhttps://www.marcachile.cl/en/dia-sin-bolsas-plasticas-mas-de-100-paises-prohiben-su-uso-y-chile-fue-el-primero-en-la-region/https://www.forbes.com/sites/christophermarquis/2025/01/14/ikeas-circular-economy-redefining-sustainability-in-the-furniture-industry/https://theoceancleanup.com/https://www.unep.org/championsofearth/laureates/2016/afroz-shahhttps://oneplasticbag.com/the-women/https://imagine5.com/interview/melati-wijsen-the-teen-activist-who-got-plastic-banned-on-bali/https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/thanks-for-taking-part/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/45358683 https://www.youthvgov.org/https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/historic-day-campaign-beat-plastic-pollution-nations-commit-develophttps://www.basel.int/implementation/plasticwaste/amendments/overview/tabid/8426/default.aspxhttps://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2023/08/09/1190211814/the-toughest-plastic-bag-ban-is-failing-a-tale-of-smugglers-dumps-and-dying-goat#:~:text=In%202017%2C%20Kenya%20passed%20a,and%20other%20products%20were%20exempted.https://www.solubagusa.com/https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/evaluating-existing-substances/science-assessment-plastic-pollution.htmlhttps://www.ikea.com/us/en/this-is-ikea/sustainable-everyday/a-circular-ikea-making-the-things-we-love-last-longer-pub9750dd90/
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Plastics Pt. 3: The Human Health of It All

    Plastics Pt. 3: The Human Health of It All
    Apr 10 2025

    Spoiler: it's in your brain.


    Learn more at HotelEarth360


    Sources:

      • Sustainable use and management of plastics in agriculture
      • Plastic mulching, and occurrence, incorporation, degradation, and impacts of polyethylene microplastics in agroecosystems
      • Microplastic stress in plants: effects on plant growth and their remediations
      • Why Government and Industry Must Address “Forever Chemicals” in the Food Supply
      • EPA Grants Petition on Three PFAS Found in Fluorinated Plastic Containers
      • Potential Health Impact of Microplastics: A Review of Environmental Distribution, Human Exposure, and Toxic Effects
      • Recycling Rates by Country 2025
      • Plastic Bans Around the World
      • Economic benefits of phasing out plastics
      • Plastic-eating bacteria can help waste self-destruct
      • ‘We are just getting started’: the plastic-eating bacteria that could change the world
      • CR letter to Fairlife on plastic chemicals in its Core Power High Protein Chocolate Milk Shake product
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    52 mins
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