Lauren Blickley: Ocean Plastics Scientist and Policy Activist
Podcast Episode #63
Lauren is a Marine Scientist based on Maui, creating waves of change when it comes to single-use plastic pollution. She is at the forefront of ocean plastics research on Maui, and also plays a vital role in advocating for regulations on plastic materials like polystyrene (styrofoam). She is an all around ocean-lover creating positive change for the ocean through science, policy, and education!
Follow along with Lauren’s research and activism on Instagram @oneswelllife, and visit her website swellinitiative.org to learn more.
Martina De Marcos: Plastic Pollution Educator on Tour
Podcast Episode #61
Martina is a marine scientist currently traveling from Tijuana to Patagonia on an 8 month tour educating as many people as possible on the issues and solutions to plastic pollution. At the same time she is earning her masters degree in environmental management with a focus on waste management strategies in remote coastal areas. In this episode we talk about her childhood in Argentina, her experience working in Panama with the United Nations Environment Program to ban single-use plastic bags, and her optimistic outlook on the future of how we interact with plastics.
Follow Martina on Facebook and Instagram to follow her journey and check out her Indigogo campaign if you want to support her efforts.
Alex Martinez: Ocean Allison Podcast Listener
Podcast Episode #59
Alex, just like all of you, is an Ocean Allison Podcast listener, now on his way to becoming a Marine Biologist. After listening to almost every episode while on deployments with the Navy, Alex was inspired to make a career change and pursue his interest in ocean science and conservation.
After listening to Alex’s inspiring story, you can follow him on Instagram @alex_oceans to learn more. Big thank you to all you ocean-loving listeners out there, your stories inspire me greatly!
Anastasia Mikhalochkina: Lean Orb Founder
Podcast Episode #57
Anastasia is the founder of the Miami-based startup Lean Orb, using agricultural byproducts to create plant-based food service products and packaging that can actually be easily composted as opposed to tricky alternatives like bioplastics. Inspired by her connection to and appreciation of nature, her interest in the circular economy, and her desire to make a positive impact as an entrepreneur, she is making products to replace the single-use plastic and styrofoam items we wastefully and dangerously use, that often end up in the ocean.
Learn more about Lean Orb products at leanorb.com, follow them on Facebook and Instagram, and check out miamiisnotplastic.org too!
Boyan Slat: The Ocean Cleanup Founder
Podcast Episode #55
Boyan is the Founder and CEO of The Ocean Cleanup, using advanced technologies and the ocean’s currents to rid the oceans of plastic. Five years since his TEDx talk went viral, Boyan and his team are now preparing to launch their first full floating system in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in Spring of 2018. Hear this young entrepreneur’s thoughts on research, fundraising, criticisms, global plastic pollution solutions, and his ultimate goals for The Ocean Cleanup.
To learn more, visit The Ocean Cleanup website, follow them @theoceancleanup on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and watch their videos on YouTube.
