525. Changing Our Plastic Story with Kathryn Nelson

We use plastic in almost everything. Plastic in our homes, plastic in our food packaging—there's even plastic in our clothing. But did you know that only 9% of all plastic waste ever produced has been recycled? The rest is poisoning our environment, and it is also poisoning us. In this episode, Kathtryn Nelson, also known as The Plastic-Free Mermaid, shares what we can do to solve this plastic problem so we can take better care of ourselves and our planet. Check out Commune’s health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial In this episode we cover:00:01:20: What are plastic gyres?00:02:48: Can the plastic in our oceans be cleaned up?00:03:46: Is recycling effective?00:07:11: What’s the real solution to our plastic problem?00:08:25: How can we create social norms for solving environmental issues?00:10:53: What are some habits we can adopt to minimize our everyday plastic use?This episode originally aired on Blinkist: https://www.blinkist.com/en/shortcasts/commune-with-jeff-krasno/982 This podcast is supported by: LivOn LabsThis week’s podcast is made possible by LivOn Labs. Discover why Jeff Krasno, Schuyler Grant, and people who know wellness are ditching pills, powders, and gummies for this powerful, nutrient-packed goo. GET FREE SAMPLES WITH ANY PURCHASE livonlabs.com/communeStripesMeet Stripes. Smart-targeted symptom solutions powered by the exclusive combination of Ectoine and Squalane. This ultra-hydrating duo improves hydration, increases cell turnover and protects our delicate skin barrier. Go to head over to iamstripes.com and enter promo code COMMUNE20 at checkout to get a fabulous 20% off your entire order.LMNTLMNT is offering Commune listeners a free sample pack with any purchase, That’s 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. This is a great way to try all 8 flavors or share LMNT with a salty friend. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNEThrive MarketThis podcast is supported by Thrive Market - Join Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune