Welcome to the latest episode of Brave New Earth, where we are excited to speak with Ben Moody, co-founder of Seven Clean Seas, a company that removes plastic from the ocean. With over 1 million tonnes of plastic removed from the oceans, Seven Clean Seas is making a significant impact in the fight against climate change.

In this episode, Ben shares his inspiring journey and insights into building a purpose-driven business that's making a real difference. We discuss the environmental impact of plastic pollution, how Seven Clean Seas' business model works, and the challenges and successes of running a purpose-driven business.

We cover a range of topics that are essential for anyone interested in finding solutions for climate change, including:

• How Ben started Seven Clean Seas and what inspired him to fight plastic pollution
• The environmental impact of plastic pollution and how it contributes to climate change
• The benefits of offsetting carbon emissions and how Seven Clean Seas is making it accessible to companies
• The challenges of running a purpose-driven business and how to overcome them
• The importance of collaboration and partnerships in creating a more sustainable future
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Join us for this inspiring conversation and learn how you can be a part of the solution to climate change. Don't forget to subscribe to Brave New Earth wherever you get your podcasts and use the following hashtags to join the conversation:

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1. Contamination: Plastic is often contaminated with food residue, dirt, or other materials, making it challenging to recycle. The presence of contaminants can affect the quality of the recycled plastic and reduce its value.
2. Different types of plastic: There are many different types of plastic, and each type has different properties and requires different recycling processes. Some types of plastic, such as PET (polyethylene terephthalate), are easier to recycle, while others, like PVC (polyvinyl chloride), are more difficult.
3. Downcycling: When plastic is recycled, it is often downcycled into lower-quality products. For example, a plastic bottle may be recycled into a lower-quality plastic product, like a plastic bag. This downcycling process means that the plastic cannot be recycled indefinitely, and eventually, it will end up in a landfill or the environment.
4. Lack of infrastructure: Many communities lack the infrastructure to recycle plastic effectively. Recycling facilities require specialized equipment and technology, and many areas do not have access to these resources.

Overall, plastic recycling requires significant investment in infrastructure and technology, as well as consumer education and behavior change to ensure that plastics are recycled correctly and efficiently. Until then, reducing our consumption of single-use plastics and finding alternatives to plastic is an essential step in reducing plastic pollution and protecting our planet.