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Beyond Plastic - Rethinking Materials and Waste Systems

Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube

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Environmental Policy Courses Sustainability Courses Circular Economy Courses Waste Management Courses Marine Conservation Courses Recycling Courses Plastic Pollution Courses

Course Description

Overview

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Explore the complex issue of plastic usage and its environmental impact in this thought-provoking panel discussion from Aspen Ideas: Climate. Delve into the perspectives of designers, entrepreneurs, and policy leaders as they examine whether plastic itself is the problem or if the real issues lie in waste management and recycling systems. Gain insights into how companies are reimagining their approach to plastic use and discover the potential of alternative materials as replacements. Join speakers Monica Medina, Julia Marsh, and Thomas Overthun as they tackle topics such as innovative plastic solutions, funding challenges, sustainable business models, public-private partnerships, citizen engagement, and accessibility. Learn about emerging alternatives like seaweed-based materials, the significance of the Marine Plastics Agreement, and the role of compost certifications in addressing plastic pollution. Engage with this critical conversation that seeks to find balance between environmental concerns and practical solutions in the ongoing debate surrounding plastic use and sustainability.

Syllabus

Intro
Tomass Journey
Sway
Plastic
Solutions
Funding
Business Model
PublicPrivate Partnership
Citizen Engagement
Accessibility
Seaweed
Marine Plastics Agreement
Compost Certifications
Negotiation Spaces


Taught by

The Aspen Institute

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