In this episode we will discuss how we are affected by plastic usage in our personal and communal lives, how it relates to beach and river clean-ups and what we can do to reduce our plastic usage. Bronagh Loughlin (Executive Editor at The Planet Calls) invited Richard Curtin (Coastal Programmes' officer for Dublin with Clean Coasts) to talk about zero waste and why zero waste is a better solution than recycling to our environmental issues. Bronagh and Richard talked about small changes that we can make in our everyday lives to better contribute to a zero waste lifestyle. For even more information about Zero Waste, don’t forget to subscribe and share the first issue of The Planet Calls magazine, where you can find a full section dedicated to Zero Waste. Moving Water Alliance is an initiative from The Planet Calls.   https://theplanetcalls.com/magazine/ Richard suggested we access the following links: www.cleancoasts.org https://stopfoodwaste.ie/  https://www.repairmystuff.ie https://www.mywaste.ie/  https://www.cleanireland.ie/home-composting/ This episode was produced by Sílvia Seixas Rodrigues (Podcast Producer) and Francesco Rignanese (Sound Designer). Hosted by Moving Water Alliance. (An initiative by The Planet Calls) Moving Water Alliance is home to river and beach clean-ups from around the world, offering community and support to its members, and helping to spearhead riverbank restoration projects, and Zero Waste Centres in communities to educate and drive change. Visit our webpage for more details: https://www.theplanetcalls.com/movingwateralliance  Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MovingWaterAlliance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movingwateralliance/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moving_alliance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moving-water-alliance/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNAJ0pf0IQCy-4LvQrvMT-Q The views, information, or opinions expressed during Water Talk podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved. They do not necessarily represent those of Moving Water Alliance (an initiative from The Planet Calls) and its employees. Moving Water Alliance is not responsible and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in the podcast series available for listening on this site. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute professional advice or services. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ This podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with, or targeted toward the content of this podcast, without the express approval and knowledge of The Planet Calls site developers, is forbidden. You may not edit this podcast for the use of this podcast in connection with any other website, computer or playing device.

In this episode we will discuss how we are affected by plastic usage in our personal and communal lives, how it relates with beach and river cleanups and what can we do to reduce our plastic usage. Parth Gupta (Environmentalist at The Planet Calls) invited Jennifer Damian (Biomedical Mentor and Coastal CleanUp Volunteer) who will share with us her personal story, the changes she operated in her daily life and how we can reduce plastic usage in our daily routines. Parth and Jennifer talked about the festivities that are coming, and the waste that is produced in this time of the year. If you are looking for the perfect sustainable gift for your loved ones, step by The Planet Calls Store https://theplanetcalls.bigcartel.com/ For some important facts about plastic and why Zero Waste is the correct answer, do not forget to watch and share this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mCvl3rD6w8 This episode has been produced by Sílvia Seixas Rodrigues (podcast producer) and Francesco Rignanese (sound designer). Hosted by Moving Water Alliance. (An initiative by The Planet Calls) Moving Water Alliance is home to river and beach cleanups from around the world, offering community and support to its members, and helping to spearhead riverbank restoration projects, and Zero Waste Centres in communities to educate and drive change. Visit our webpage for more details: https://www.theplanetcalls.com/movingwateralliance  Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MovingWaterAlliance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movingwateralliance/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moving_alliance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moving-water-alliance/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNAJ0pf0IQCy-4LvQrvMT-Q The views, information, or opinions expressed during Water Talk podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved. They do not necessarily represent those of Moving Water Alliance (an initiative from The Planet Calls) and its employees. Moving Water Alliance is not responsible and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in the podcast series available for listening on this site. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute professional advice or services. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ This podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with, or targeted toward the content of this podcast, without the express approval and knowledge of The Planet Calls site developers, is forbidden. You may not edit this podcast for the use of this podcast in connection with any other website, computer or playing device.

In this episode Parth Gupta (Environmentalist at The Planet Calls) speaks with Benoit Le Roy (Nexus Water Alchemy) about the global water scarcity problem. They discuss issues causing water shortages and the possible solutions at hand. Hosted by Moving Water Alliance. (An initiative by The Planet Calls) Moving Water Alliance is home to river and beach cleanups from around the world, offering community and support to its members, and helping to spearhead riverbank restoration projects, and Zero Waste Centres in communities to educate and drive change. Visit our webpage for more details: www.theplanetcalls.com/movingwateralliance Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MovingWaterAlliance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movingwateralliance/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moving_alliance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moving-water-alliance/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNAJ0pf0IQCy-4LvQrvMT-Q

Join us as we discuss the importance of World Cleanup Day with our esteemed guests: Tarryn Johnston - Chairperson, Oversight Committee - Moving Water Alliance Helen Claire - Technical Director - Moving Water Alliance www.theplanetcalls.com/movingwateralliance Bernard Merkx - Co-founder - Waste Free Oceans - www.wastefreeoceans.org Richard Hardiman - Founder & CEO - RanMarine Technology - www.ranmarine.io Moving Water Alliance is home to beach & river cleanups from around the world. We offer support, community and funding to help our members grow their organisations. Visit our website for more info>  www.theplanetcalls.com/movingwateralliance Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MovingWaterAlliance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movingwateralliance/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moving-water-alliance/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moving_alliance An initiative from THE PLANET CALLS