English Learning for Curious Minds

It has revolutionised our lives, made cars lighter, food fresher, and water safer.

But at what cost?

In this episode we take a look at the history of plastic, and ask ourselves what comes next.

Show Notes

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It has revolutionised our lives, made cars lighter, food fresher, and water safer.

But at what cost?

In this episode we take a look at the history of plastic, and ask ourselves what comes next.


In today's episode we cover:

  • Elephants, combs and billiard balls - how plastic was invented
  • Throwaway living in the 1950s
  • How much plastic waste exists in the world?
  • How much plastic do we eat?
  • Recycling plastic
  • The 5 countries that are responsible for the plastic in the oceans
  • New non-plastic options
  • A simple solution to the plastic problem

Full transcript and key vocabulary available on the website www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/plastic

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English Learning for Curious Minds is a podcast for intermediate-advanced English learners.

Learn weird and wonderful things about the world at the same time as improving your English.

Every episode comes with an interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary and is spoken at a speed you can understand.

Join listeners from 189 countries and discover a more interesting way of improving your English.

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