{"podcast":{"title":"The Beyond Waste Podcast","slug":"the-beyond-waste-podcast-6825354","podcast_index_feed_id":6825354,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/beyondwaste/feed.xml","website_url":"https://beyondwaste.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17848521/CIWM_442_Beyond_Waste_Podcast_1000x1000pxpdfaqx89.png","author":"CIWM","episode_count":38,"summary":"New Welcome to The Beyond Waste Podcast with your host Lee Marshall, CIWM’s policy and external affairs director. Join us as we deep dive into the world of waste, resources, and the circular economy. In each episode, we’ll bring you insightful discussions with industry experts, thought leaders, and influential voices shaping the future of sustainability. Join us as we embark on a journey to create a more sustainable future by transforming waste into valuable resources.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-09T00:18:04.917544+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-beyond-waste-podcast-6825354"},"episode":{"title":"Environmental Enemy No. 1: Is Plastic Really the Villain?","slug":"environmental-enemy-no-1-is-plastic-really-the-villain","published_at":"2025-04-15T10:00:14+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-beyond-waste-podcast-6825354/environmental-enemy-no-1-is-plastic-really-the-villain","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-beyond-waste-podcast-6825354","url":"https://beyondwaste.podbean.com/e/environmental-enemy-no-1-is-plastic-really-the-villain/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/acxfd8zzaghkpuar/Beyond_Waste_mixdownb379y.mp3","summary":"Plastics are often seen as sustainability’s public enemy number one, blamed for ocean pollution, microplastic contamination, and more. But is the story that simple? In this episode, we explore the controversial world of plastics—examining their bad reputation, the rise of innovative alternatives, and the often-overlooked benefits of this material. Join us as we dive into the debate: are plastics truly the villain we think they are, or could they have a place in a sustainable future if used wisely? Host: Lee Marshall, CIWM Guests: Tracy Sutton, Root Cat Hay, FDF","meta_description":"Plastics are often seen as sustainability’s public enemy number one, blamed for ocean pollution, microplastic contamination, and more. But is the story th…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3063,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-beyond-waste-podcast-6825354/episodes/environmental-enemy-no-1-is-plastic-really-the-villain/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-beyond-waste-podcast-6825354/environmental-enemy-no-1-is-plastic-really-the-villain.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}