Ep 27A: Plastic Bags – Drifting through the wind, wanting to start again

Plastic bags are everywhere - whether we want them to be or not. And while many states and countries are trying to enforce plastic bag & single use plastic bans, there's no denying that these materials are all over the place. But where do plastic bags come from? How are they made? Why is there …

Ep 26A: Biodegradable Materials – Break it down

Materials claiming biodegradability are everywhere these days, but what does that actually mean? ANd how are biodegradable materials different from compostable materials? In this episode, we break down the differences between degradable, biodegradable, and compostable materials. We go into the science behind how materials break down and what they turn into when they decompose. It's …

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Hey TGTM followers and listeners! Nasreen and I are super excited by all the people we reach and especially the ones that have left us reviews and likes. We have some very exciting episodes and topics in store for the rest of the year and would love to expand our listenership. Please rate & review …

Ep 3: Glass – The Choice is Clear

Glass is all over the place - in windows, storage containers, screens, lenses, and more. But how much do you really know about this highly abundant material? In Episode 3, we talk all things glass, from where it comes from to how it is categorized and how it can be recycled. Stick around for an interview with special guest Elayne Ashley, Southeast section director for the American Scientific Glassblowers Society, to find out more about scientific glassblowing and just how recyclable glass really is.

Ep 2: Paper – Not a Tear-able Idea

Q: What do cats and paper have in common? A: They both have nine lives!Did you know that paper can be recycled over and over on an average nine times before the fibers become too weak to make useable paper? Listen to Episode 2 of Talk Green to Me to learn more about paper recycling …