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Plastic Pollution in the Ocean: Why It’s Time to Ban Styrofoam for Good

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Plastic foam pollution continues to be a widespread and dangerous threat to ocean health. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Oceana’s Christy Leavitt breaks down their 2025 report exposing the true environmental cost of expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) used in foodware across the US. With shocking statistics and real-life examples, Christy explains how foam harms marine ecosystems, why it’s rarely recycled, and how local and national bans are gaining momentum.

Plastic pollution solutions begin with better policies, informed choices, and collective action. Christy walks us through Oceana’s campaign victories, the data behind foam bans, and how individuals can help push corporations and governments to make the switch to reusable and compostable alternatives. Whether you’re a policymaker, a concerned citizen, or someone just learning about this issue, this episode will give you clear actions to take and hope for change.

Link to report: https://usa.oceana.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/04/2025-Foam-Report-FINAL.pdf

Link to Oceana: https://usa.oceana.org/

Join the Undertow: https://www.speakupforblue.com/jointheundertow Connect with Speak Up For Blue Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube

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Content provided by Andrew Lewin - Marine Biologist and Ocean Conservationist and Andrew Lewin. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Andrew Lewin - Marine Biologist and Ocean Conservationist and Andrew Lewin or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Plastic foam pollution continues to be a widespread and dangerous threat to ocean health. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Oceana’s Christy Leavitt breaks down their 2025 report exposing the true environmental cost of expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) used in foodware across the US. With shocking statistics and real-life examples, Christy explains how foam harms marine ecosystems, why it’s rarely recycled, and how local and national bans are gaining momentum.

Plastic pollution solutions begin with better policies, informed choices, and collective action. Christy walks us through Oceana’s campaign victories, the data behind foam bans, and how individuals can help push corporations and governments to make the switch to reusable and compostable alternatives. Whether you’re a policymaker, a concerned citizen, or someone just learning about this issue, this episode will give you clear actions to take and hope for change.

Link to report: https://usa.oceana.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/04/2025-Foam-Report-FINAL.pdf

Link to Oceana: https://usa.oceana.org/

Join the Undertow: https://www.speakupforblue.com/jointheundertow Connect with Speak Up For Blue Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube

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