177: Reducing Plastic Pollution with Doug Woodring
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In this episode, we talk to Doug Woodring. He is the Founder and Managing Director at Ocean Recovery Alliance. He was also awarded the coveted Prince's Prize for Innovative Philanthropy from Prince Albert of Monaco for his work in this space. He is the originator and initiator of Rebound Plastic Exchange for the global trading of recycled plastic feedstock in a certified, verified manner.  During this episode we took a deep dive on how his sustainable journey started, Looking at the Great pacific garbage patch. We also talked about the importance of organisation and consumers in the current plastic waste problem as well as looked at some of their wonderful initiatives they have started from an app all the way through to their Plastic Disclosure Projects. Links from the episodes 010: Top Tip Thursday The Great Pacific Garbage Patch with Mariska Nell Ellen Macarthur Foundation Global Alert App Where can people find Doug? Facebook Twitter Website KEY TAKE AWAY“They are reminded to recycle.”
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