Podcasts about Plastic

What happens when biodegradable plastic bags meet the tiny, powerful creatures living in our oceans? In this episode about environmental ocean science, Mindy and Guy take you on a wild ride to explore a scientific breakthrough in biodegradable plastic bags! Listen and and discover how microscopic ocean microbes devour this new plastic, turning it into harmless byproducts. From supermarket chaos to microscopic environmental ocean science, this adventure is full of funny funny hijinx, big adventure, and a breakthrough in biodegradable plastic technology. By connecting laughter to learning, this environmental ocean science episode shows how science and fun can sometimes collide in the most unexpected ways.It all starts in a bustling eco-conscious supermarket, where Mindy's stash of plastic bags sparks total chaos, teaching listeners why choosing biodegradable plastic bags over single-use plastics can make a big difference for the environment. Then, back at Mindy's gingerbread mansion, the real fun begins. She drops the bags into a giant seawater tank and, with the help of the incredible Wow Machine, shrinks down to microscopic size to witness ocean microbes at work. These tiny, hungry organisms munch, digest, and transform the plastic, turning it into safe byproducts—all while Mindy and Guy provide hilarious commentary and clear explanations of the science.Along the way, you'll learn that these biodegradable plastic bags can lose 80% of their mass in just over a year, compared to normal plastics that take hundreds of years to disappear. You'll also explore the role of microbes in ocean ecosystems, see why the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a massive environmental challenge, and discover how smart, eco-friendly inventions like biodegradable plastic bags could help protect marine life. These ocean experiments for kids highlight the invisible teamwork happening in nature and make it easy to understand how science solves real-world problems—while keeping the fun high and the laughs constant.Get ready for a whirlwind adventure full of chaos, clever science, and lots of laughter. From flying tomatoes in a supermarket to shrinking down inside a giant seawater tank, Mindy and Guy show how biodegradable plastic bags work in action, why microbes are nature's unsung heroes, and how small changes in our daily lives can have a big impact on the environment. This is the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of biodegradable plastics and ocean microbes, brought to life with humor, curiosity, and a whole lot of WOW!

It's time for our expert feature, and today we're taking a closer look at cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic procedures are growing in popularity here in NZ, lower costs, easier access, the influence of social media, and less stigma around having work done are all factors contributing to the rise. Dr Zachary Moaveni joins me for the next 30 minutes, he's an expert in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, specialising in facial procedures Dr Moaveni runs a private practice in Remuera and is also a consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at Middlemore and Starship Hospitals So please get your questions in for Doctor Moaveni, text us on 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz

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Welcome to a new episode of ASMR Sleep.In this episode, you will hear the rain falling on a plastic roof.What sounds would you like to hear next time? Leave a comment in the review

PlastChicks Lynzie Nebel and Mercedes Landazuri host Geoff Foster, CEO and President of Core Technology. They discuss how he founded his own plastics injection molding company, what's fueling their 300% growth since Covid, critical skills for engineering students, the importance of building diversity and inclusion into all levels of the company, the value of internships, considering potential employees from different industries, and the nonprofit Molding Kids for Success, which strives to educate youth in science, technology, engineering and mathematics by combining classroom experiments with real-world applications on the manufacturing floor. Watch the PlastChicks podcast on the SPE YouTube Channel.PlastChicks is sponsored by SPE-Inspiring Plastics Professionals and the Plastics Industry Association. Look for new episodes on the first Friday of every month.

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For years, environmental advocates and lawmakers have been pushing for a measure that would aim to reduce plastic waste in the state called the packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act. We dive into the latest updates with the bill and the support around it. SUNY Chancellor John B. King joins us to discuss higher education state funding. The SUNY Board of Trustees estimates about $10 billion over the next five years is needed to address critical maintenance needs for campuses across the state.   EXPLORE MORE: nynow.org

Microplastics are invading your brain, blood, hormones, and fat tissue, and most people have no idea how deep the damage goes. In this episode, Host Dave Asprey and microplastics expert Josephine Musco break down exactly what these particles are doing inside your body and give you a practical, science-backed action plan to detox, protect yourself, and take back control of your biology. -Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR -Get a discount on Olyxir Tea by going to https://www.olyxir.com/ and using code ‘Dave10' at checkout Josephine Musco is a multidisciplinary entrepreneur, Demeter-certified biodynamic farmer, and winemaker at Chateau Bellevue 1881 in Livermore, California. She is the founder of Olyxir Tea Strips and holds two scientific patents rooted in her deep expertise in botanical medicine and regenerative health. She is best known for translating complex research on aging, nutrition, environmental toxins, and functional medicine into practical daily habits, and for her work exposing microplastics and PFAs as one of the most underestimated drivers of accelerated biological aging. Dave Asprey and Josephine cover the full picture: how nanoplastics cross the blood-brain barrier and accumulate in postmortem brain tissue, how endocrine disruption from plastics tanks testosterone and drives fat storage, and why your teabag, canned soup, and yoga pants may be among your biggest sources of daily exposure. They also go deep on real solutions, from lymphatic drainage protocols and infrared sauna to supplements like chlorella, lactobacillus, and olive leaf polyphenols that actively help the body clear microplastics and support longevity and brain optimization. This is essential listening for anyone serious about biohacking, anti-aging, metabolism, brain optimization, supplements, human performance, and smarter not harder approaches to living clean in a toxic world. If you drink tea, cook with plastic utensils, or wear synthetic workout clothes, this episode will change how you make decisions every single day. You'll Learn: Why 0.5 percent of postmortem brain tissue is now made of microplastics and what that means for neuroplasticity and cognitive decline How microplastics mimic estrogen, disrupt metabolism, and make it nearly impossible to lose fat The link between microplastic plaque in carotid arteries and a 4.5x increased risk of cardiac events Which everyday sources, including teabags, canned soup, cookware, and plastic cutting boards, are silently loading your body with nanoplastics How lactobacillus reduced microplastics in the blood by 82 percent in studies, and which other supplements support detox Why Dave Asprey drinks Danger Coffee from a metal container and what his full microplastic reduction protocol looks like How olive leaf polyphenols, with 26,215 micrograms per gram, act as powerful free radical scavengers to support brain optimization and anti-aging The morning lymphatic activation routine that combines rebounding, herbal strips, and whole body vibration for deep cellular detox Why AI and citizen science are accelerating our understanding of microplastic damage faster than traditional medicine Thank you to our sponsors! 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Keywords: microplastics, nanoplastics, teabags, detoxification, BPA, endocrine disruptors, brain health, fertility, reproductive health, Josephine Musco, Elixir Tea Strips, sauna detox, infrared sauna, lymphatic system, probiotics, polyphenols, olive leaf, toxins, heavy metals, pesticides, plastic contamination, water bottles, non-stick cookware, synthetic fabrics, inflammation, Alzheimer's, dementia, cognitive decline, testosterone, preconception health, pregnancy, longevity, anti-aging, biohacking, functional medicine, Dave Asprey, environmental toxins, detox protocols, gut health, acacia gum, chlorella, spirulina, whole-body vibration, rebounding Resources: • Get a discount on Olyxir Tea by going to https://www.olyxir.com/ and using code ‘Dave10' at checkout • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/ • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 03:00 – Microplastics in the Brain 08:40 – Olyxir Tea Strip Solution 10:10 – Health Impacts & Weight Gain 11:05 – Environmental Solutions 14:29 – The Teabag Problem 18:57 – How to Remove Microplastics 22:04 – Olive Leaf Benefits 28:26 – Josephine's Scientific Background 33:00 – Guarana & Lymphatic Support 34:22 – Skincare & Microplastics 36:38 – Sauna Protocol 44:19 – Household Exposure Sources 47:18 – Workout Clothing Risk 48:59 – Leather vs Synthetic Fashion 50:54 – Pregnancy & Fertility 54:20 – Closing & Discount Code See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Learn why businesses are ditching plastic tape for gummed kraft paper alternatives. Experts examine the environmental benefits, security advantages, and practical implementation strategies driving this sustainable packaging revolution in e-commerce and industrial operations.Info: https://www.globepackaging.co.uk/tapes.html Globe Packaging City: Hayes Address: Unit 5, Caxton Trading Estate Website: https://www.globepackaging.co.uk/

Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking about the city official vowing to keep Portland's ICE facility open, PacifiCorp's liability in a class action lawsuit over the 2020 wildfires topping $1 billion, the recycling company that dumped 17 tons of plastic in a local landfill, and so much more. Plus, we've got event picks to help you make the most of the first week of March. Joining executive producer John Notarianni for this midweek news roundup is our very own senior producer, Giulia Fiaoni. This episode incorrectly attributes Portland Mercury reporter Jeremiah Hayden's article to the Oregonian. We regret this mistake.  Discussed in today's episode: Portland City Administrator Tells Staff ICE Facility Will Remain Open [Portland Mercury] PacifiCorp Wildfire Liabilities in Class Action Suit Surpass $1 Billion, Continue To Soar [Oregonian]   A Recycling Company Improperly Dumped 17 Tons of Plastic in a Landfill. It Has Millions of Dollars in Government Contracts [Oregonian]  Oregon Moves Toward 1-Year Moratorium on Some Data Center Tax Breaks [Oregonian]  Oregon Legislature Passes Bill To Stop Speculative Ticket Sales [Willamette Week]   Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this March 4th episode Discover Newport Neo Home Loans

(00:00:00) Opening (00:00:43) Midweek BONUS Stupidity (01:10:58) Insane Week In Review (01:23:11) Genius Awards (01:34:54) Closing Floridians are up in arms over a guy in a bucket truck plucking their nuts. Coconuts, to be precise. The Department of Defense is having to deal with a "trans-wolf" substitute Kindergarten teacher on a military base who has kids scared that they're going to be eaten. Japanese have been eating plastic wrap that they fill with food, then spitting out...all in the name of weight control. Chew on these morsels of stupidity...In this Midweek BONUS Episode...Delta Plane Forced to Turn Around When Man Starts Attacking Other PassengersMan Drove to a Police Station to Pay an Open Container Fine—Got a DUICommunity Claims A Thief Is 'Stealing' Their Coconuts from Their TreesJr. Hockey Team Issues Apology for Asking Ticket Holders to Shower Before GamesIKEA Donated Unlimited Supply of Stuffed Orangutans for "Punch" the Monkey That Went ViralJesus Christ's 2026 Return Rated More Likely Than Kamala Harris Winning the Next ElectionVogue Calls 2026 "The Year of the Crack”—the Butt CrackL.A. Made a PSA Telling People There's "No Pooping" on BusesNY Grandpa Peeved After “PB4WEGO” License Plate Revoked by DMVA Wisconsin Elementary School Teacher Did Lines of Coke at SchoolNYPD Cops Get Attacked During Epic Snowball FightThe NC Elementary School Teacher Who Identified As "Trans Wolf" Is FiredPotbellied Pig Shows up in Alabama Family's Yard—Refuses to Leave“A Clucking Good Therapist”—Canadian Psychology Prof Travels With Emotional Support ChickenThe Stupidest Diet Ever: Plastic Wrap EatingNaked CA Driver Runs From Serious Crash Scene In East HollywoodFL Man Attacks Chinese Restaurant To Stop It From Releasing New COVID StrainFL Man Games Crown New Champion At Event Dubbed The ‘Redneck Olympics'A New Spotify Urn Plays Your Favorite Music After You're DeadCar Accumulates $8,660 In Parking Tickets–But Nobody Will Tow ItThe latest current events has all the up-to-the-minute stupidity in the Insane Week In Review and our 7 biggest "winners" are spotlighted in this week's Genius Awards!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/insane-erik-lane-s-stupid-world--6486112/support.Real-time updates and story links are found on the TELEGRAM Channel at: https://t.me/InsaneErikLane  (Theme song courtesy of Randy Stonehill, ”It's A Great Big Stupid World”. Copyright ©1992 Stonehillian Music/Word Music/Twitchin' Vibes Music/ASCAP) Order your copy on the Wonderama CD from Amazon!This episode includes AI-generated content.

Most of us think we understand the plastic problem. We've heard about ocean pollution. We've heard about recycling. We've heard the word microplastics enough times that it barely registers anymore. But what if the most important part of this story isn't the trash, the packaging, or even the environment? What if the real issue is happening inside our own bodies? In this conversation, Judith Enck, former EPA Regional Administrator and president of Beyond Plastics, explains the part of the plastic crisis that rarely makes headlines. Microplastics are not just floating in the ocean. Researchers are now finding them in human blood, lungs, arteries, and even the brain. And the concern is not just the particles themselves, but the thousands of chemicals that travel with them. We also explore why plastic production continues to accelerate despite public concern, why recycling has largely failed, and how the economics of fossil fuels quietly shape the future of plastic. This is not just an environmental story. It is a health story, a policy story, and a story about systems most people never see. Judith's book, The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late, is available now wherever books are sold! Support the Show - Become a Patron! Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Cracktastic Plastic, Elgn and I suit up for Cape Crusaders, shining a spotlight on one of the most dramatic toy accessories of all time: the cape. From flowing fabric to molded plastic, capes can elevate a figure from good to legendary. We'll be pulling examples straight from our own collections, showing off favorites, talking about what works (and what doesn't), and why a great cape can completely change a toy's presence on the shelf. Whether you're a soft-goods fan or a plastic purist, this one's all about heroes, villains, and the power of a well-designed cape. We also spotlight Retrobutta Toys & Games during our Store Tour segment and talk about whether it's a shop we should visit someday. Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/-Gggw2cZ1K8  Listen & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or connect with us at http://cracktasticplastic.com Join this YouTube channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMCHHobJInn0AGC6LTegW8g/join  Like us on https://www.facebook.com/cracktasticplastic Follow us at https://www.instagram.com/cracktasticplastic Follow us at https://twitter.com/cracktasticpod Follow us at https://www.tiktok.com/@cracktasticplastic  Follow us at https://www.threads.net/@cracktasticplastic  Subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/cracktasticplastic Support us at https://www.patreon.com/cracktasticplastic And lastly, check out all the amazing shows at http://thepfpn.com 

High-profile studies reporting the presence of microplastics throughout the human body have been thrown into doubt by scientists who say the discoveries are probably the result of contamination and false positives. Anthony and Jeff take a look at these new observations to determine how worried they should actually be. Link to today's story: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/13/microplastics-human-body-doubt Support the show and get bonus episodes, videos, Discord community access and more! http://patreon.com/wehaveconcernsJeff on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcannata.bsky.socialAnthony on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/acarboni.bsky.social

In this Leveling Up episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Dr. Cenk Demirdover talked about his training in Turkey and his path into plastic surgery, his approach to resident training, how he does an augmentation mastopexy, his technique for breast augmentation under local anesthesia, the use of the appropriately named Demirdover flaps for sacral reconstruction, a new approach to alveolar bone grafting in cleft palate patients, and the importance of treating patients like you would like to be treated yourself.   Read a recent "PRS Global Open" article by Dr. Demirdover and co-authors, "Layered Repair in Extensive Sacral Defects with Bilaminar Gluteal Flaps: Demirdover Flaps": https://bit.ly/DemirdoverFlaps     Dr. Cenk Demirdover is a plastic surgeon in private practice in Izmir, Turkey. He completed medical school at Ege University, followed by plastic surgery training at Dokuz Eylul University. He worked as a faculty member at the Dokuz Eylul University until his retirement in 2023, and returned to private practice. He is the past president of the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, past president of the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons, the current secretary general of the European Society of Plastic Reconstruction and Aesthetic Surgery, and the president of the Platform of the Turkic World of Plastic Surgery. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Turkish Journal of Plastic surgery, and a member of the editorial board of the European Journal of Plastic Surgery and the Journal of Wound Care.   Dr. Demirdover has no conflicts of interest with products or companies mentioned in the episode.   Your host, Dr. Puru Nagarkar, is a board-certified plastic and hand surgeon, and Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.   #PRSGlobalOpen #DeepCutsPodcast #PlasticSurgery #LevelingUp

This week on the Tuesday Wire... For Dear Science this week, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman, chats with us about the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, Squeaky Rubber Shoes, and Plastic made from Milk.  For our weekly catchup with the National Party, Tuesday Wire Host Alex spoke to National MP Ryan Hamlilton about the government's shares in Air New Zealand, their Teacher Training Boosts, and the results of the New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey. He also spoke with Associate Professor in Politics at the University of Otago, Nicholas Khoo, about The US and Israeli strikes on Iran, nuclear proliferation, and what it means for the existing rules based liberal order.

Plastic surgery for men is more common then most people think, especially men! There are a lot of myths about plastic surgery for men which may be why there's a stigma about it. Will the results look obvious or fake? Can't I just fix it with exercise? Isn't it unsafe? And won't people judge me? Dr. Martin and Amy bust all these myths to empower the men out there to live their best life. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/__G1FXjsLaE  Comments, questions, clarifications? Leave a voicemail (303) 630-9038 or email Amy@JasonMartinMD.com. Follow Beauty and the Surgeon: YouTube: Jason Martin MD > Beauty and the Surgeon Podcast Playlist Instagram: @beautyandthesurgeonpodcast TikTok: @jasonmartinmd Facebook: facebook.com/beautyandthesurgeonpodcast Website: beautyandthesurgeonpodcast.com Verify your plastic surgeon is board-certified at https://www.plasticsurgery.org

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This segment is titled: The Hidden Dangers Lurking on Your Kitchen Cutting BoardIt's a busy weeknight, and you're making a quick stir-fry. You cut raw chicken on your cutting board, rinse it quickly, then chop fresh vegetables on the same surface. While this might seem efficient, it can let bacteria sneak into your meal, turning a healthy dinner into a problem. Cutting boards, whether wood or plastic, are a leading cause of foodborne illnesses at home, spreading germs through cross-contamination and buildup. The good news is that by learning about these risks and following a few simple habits, you can keep your meals safe and your family healthy.Let's look at why cutting boards pose such a threat. At their core, these tools are battlegrounds for bacteria. When you cut raw meat, poultry, or seafood, juices containing pathogens such as Salmonella or E. coli seep onto the surface of the board. These bacteria can transfer to other foods if the board isn't properly handled, leading to cross-contamination, in which harmful microbes jump from contaminated items to ready-to-eat foods like salads or bread. Picture slicing a tomato right after handling chicken; the bacteria hitch a ride, and your fresh produce becomes a vector for illness.The type of cutting board you use matters. Plastic boards are easy to clean, but over time, knife cuts create grooves where bacteria can hide from soap. Wooden boards, especially softer woods like cypress, can split and form cracks that trap germs. Hardwoods like maple are better because their tight grain can pull in fluids and help kill bacteria as the board dries. A 2018 study found that bacteria stick more to wood and plastic boards than to glass, so the material affects how long germs survive. Bamboo boards are strong but still need regular care to avoid moisture and mold. Besides bacteria, cutting boards can also collect other harmful germs like Listeria, which can stay on surfaces, and Campylobacter from raw poultry, which spreads easily. In poorly cleaned areas, boards can harbor many types of germs and quietly spread illness.Cross-contamination isn't the only problem. Handling food the wrong way can make things worse. Washing raw meat in the sink might seem clean, but it actually spreads bacteria to your board, sink, and counters. Using the same board for different foods without cleaning it well lets fats, proteins, and juices build up, which helps bacteria grow. If your board is cracked, chipped, or has deep grooves, it's a warning sign. These spots can trap bacteria that survive even after washing, leading to foodborne illness. Research shows that without proper cleaning, cutting boards can stay contaminated for hours or even days.Here's the good news: you can avoid these problems with a few simple habits. Start by using separate cutting boards—one just for raw meats, poultry, and seafood, and another for fruits, vegetables, bread, and cooked foods. Keeping them separate greatly reduces the risk of cross-contamination. You can also color-code your boards, like using red for meat and green for produce, to make it easy to remember, especially if you share your kitchen.Cleaning your cutting board is the next important step. After each use, scrape off any leftover food with a spatula, then wash the board in hot, soapy water with a brush or sponge to reach any grooves. Rinse well to remove all soap. Sanitizing is also key to eliminating any remaining bacteria. For both wood and plastic boards, mix one tablespoon of unscented liquid chlorine bleach with a gallon of water, pour it over the board, let it sit for a few minutes, then rinse and let it air-dry. According to the FDA, washing your cutting boards and utensils with hot, soapy water after each use helps disinfect them and reduces the risk of cross-contamination.Read the Full Content HereChef Walters Food + Wine ToursChef Walters Cooking SchoolSimVal Media, USA

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this Canada Work Permit application data specific to LMIA work permits or employer driven work permits or LMIA exempt work permits for multiple years based on your country of Citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, OntarioNew Brunswick issued work permits between 2015 and 2024 for Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors under the former 4 digit NOC code 9535, currently referred to as NOC 94212.A senior Immigration counsel may use this data to strategize an SAPR program for clients. More details about SAPR can be found at https://ircnews.ca/sapr. Details including DATA table can be seen at https://polinsys.co/dIf you have an interest in gaining assistance with Work Permits based on your country of Citizenship, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.Support the show

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In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2026 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Lucas Harrison, Christopher Kalmar, and Priyanka Naidu- and special guest, Scott P. Bartlett, MD, discuss the following articles from the February 2026 issue: "Anthropometrics versus Experts' Subjective Analysis of Cleft Severity and PSIO Outcomes in Unilateral Clefts: A Proposal for a New Grading" by Tanikawa, Chong, Fisher, et al. "A Modified Method for Ear Projection in Auricular Reconstruction: Split-Thickness Skin Graft Combined with Retroauricular Fascia Flap for Postauricular Coverage" by Li, Feng, Hu, et al. "Total Ear Reconstruction with Costal Cartilage  in Challenging Cases: Silicone-Induced Vascularized Capsule Technique" by Park.  Special guest Dr. Scott P. Bartlett. Dr. Bartlett is one of the world's leading craniofacial surgeons and serves as Director of the Craniofacial Program and an attending surgeon in the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Oral Surgery at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is also a Professor of Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and holds the prestigious Mary Downs Endowed Chair in Pediatric Craniofacial Treatment and Research at CHOP. Dr. Bartlett's clinical expertise encompasses congenital and acquired deformities of the skull, face, jaws, and ears, as well as complex facial aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. He served two terms as Section Editor for the Pediatric Craniofacial Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. His research portfolio includes landmark contributions to facial growth and development, age-related facial structural changes, non-surgical correction of ear deformities, and the use of advanced imaging and implant materials to improve operative planning and long-term outcomes. READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCFeb26Collection The views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of ASPS.

HOUR 4: Is it time for a touch up? What are the top 3 plastic surgeries? Why? full 2345 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0000 bckFePKgwkzvzqCka5S0zNtM4NhrZHRA news The Dana & Parks Podcast news HOUR 4: Is it time for a touch up? What are the top 3 plastic surgeries? Why? You wanted it... Now here it is! Listen to each hour of the Dana & Parks Show whenever and wherever you want! © 2025 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.

We welcome James Merrill, the visionary founder of StokedPlastics and the inventor of the award-winning StokedPlastic® blend. He is also the driving force behind Opolis, a mission-driven eyewear brand that builds premium frames using upcycled water bottles pulled directly from the ocean. Recorded live while walking on the street, this candid conversation pulls back the curtain on the "sweat and tears" reality of building a sustainable business from the ground up. Together, Seb and James explore the intersection of innovation and entrepreneurship, highlighting the challenges of raising capital, navigating long sales cycles with major retailers like Burton and REI, and the vital importance of mental resilience for conscious leaders.Topics Discussed:The Reality of Startup LifeFundraising and CriticismThe Opolis MissionScaling SustainabilityMental Health and Letting GoAvoiding BurnoutThe Microplastics CrisisFighting GreenwashingPurpose vs. ProfitInnovating for the MainstreamQuantifiable ImpactConnect with James on InstagramConnect with Opolis on InstagramConnect with Stoked Plastic on InstagramConnect with Sebastian on InstagramSebastianNaum.com

Show Notes: Notes, references, freebies, and recommendations from this episode can be found here - https://www.morriswellnessservices.com/blog/184   Plastic is one of the most normalized sources of endocrine disruptors in modern life. It's in food storage containers, water bottles, canned goods, non-stick cookware, and takeout packaging. But plastic is not chemically inert. Under certain conditions, the additives used to make plastic durable, flexible, or heat-resistant can migrate into the food and drinks we consume daily. In this episode, we break down how chemicals like BPA, BPS, phthalates, and PFAS move from plastic products into your body. You'll learn how heat, fat, acidity, and time increase chemical migration, why ingestion is the most significant exposure route, and how these compounds act as hormone imposters once inside the body. We discuss how plastic-related endocrine disruptors can: Mimic estrogen Lower progesterone Interfere with thyroid signaling Increase insulin resistance Contribute to fertility challenges Add to metabolic dysfunction This conversation also explains why women are particularly vulnerable due to hormonal cycling, pregnancy, postpartum shifts, and fat tissue storage. Most importantly, we cover practical, non-extreme changes that lower exposure in your kitchen, including avoiding heating plastic, switching to glass storage, replacing damaged non-stick cookware, and being strategic with canned foods and bottled water. Reducing plastic exposure lowers endocrine load. But removing interference is only the first step. Restoring hormone balance requires rebuilding metabolic function intentionally. This episode is part of the Endocrine Disruptor Series, where we explore the everyday exposures quietly impacting women's health and what to do about them with clarity and strategy.   This is the newly rebranded podcast, formerly known as "Your Birth, God's Way". If you are pregnant, please look back on your podcast app for over 140 episodes dealing exclusively with pregnancy topics! Helpful Links: — BIBLE STUDY - FREE Bible Study Course - How To Be Sure Of Your Salvation - https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-sure-of-your-salvation   -- COACHING - If you're tired, inflamed, holding weight, or just not feeling like yourself—no matter what season of motherhood you're in—I offer 1:1 coaching to help you restore your metabolism, balance hormones, and feel at home in your body again. Preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, or years beyond—it all matters. You can apply for coaching at the link below. 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In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Kari Nadeau discuss the presence and health effects of microplastics in our bodies. Microplastics can enter our bodies through various environmental routes, including food, water, and air. They are in everyone's bodies to some degree.  Microplastics have been linked to health issues like stroke, cancer, and heart attacks. Simple actions like avoiding single-use plastics and processed foods can reduce microplastic levels in the blood by up to 80% in three months. Dr. Nadeau emphasizes the need for further research and consumer awareness to mitigate plastic pollution.   Key Takeaways: A microplastic, scientifically, is anything between 1 micron (the size of a red blood cell or an immune cell) to 5 millimeters (the size of a sesame seed). Anything smaller than that is a nanoplastic. Plastics are chemicals. Plastics, as we know them, did not exist before the 1940s. Now we see them in so many places, from healthcare to food to our clothing.  In the US, we are getting about a credit card's worth of plastic per week in what we eat. In Indonesia, it is more like a credit card amount per day. The amount varies around the world.    "We really need to think about air and water and soil as ways that these plastics can get into our bodies." —  Dr. Kari Nadeau   Episode References:  Environmental Working Group: https://www.ewg.org/  Jung YS, et al. Characterization and regulation of microplastic pollution for protecting planetary and human health. Environ Pollut. 2022 Dec 15;315:120442.  Ward CP, Reddy CM. We need better data about the environmental persistence of plastic goods, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 117 (26) 14618-14621.  Ziani K, Ioniță-Mîndrican CB, Mititelu M, Neacșu SM, Negrei C, Moroșan E, Drăgănescu D, Preda OT. Microplastics: A Real Global Threat for Environment and Food Safety: A State of the Art Review. Nutrients. 2023 Jan 25;15(3):617.  Leslie, H. A. et al. (2022). Plastic particles in cosmetics and personal care products: A review. Science of the Total Environment, 822, 153406.  https://www.fda.gov/food/environmental-contaminants-food/microplastics-and-nanoplastics-foods     Connect with Dr. Kari Nadeau: Professional Bio & Studies: https://hsph.harvard.edu/profile/kari-c-nadeau/    Connect with Therese: Website:  www.criticallyspeaking.net Bluesky: @CriticallySpeaking.bsky.social Instagram: @criticallyspeakingpodcast Email: theresemarkow@criticallyspeaking.net   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.  

In Unpopular Opinions, the Cracktastic Plastic crew leans into those toy takes that don't always line up with the majority—whether that means calling out beloved lines that never clicked with us or defending figures and brands we think deserve way more love. From hot-button collecting debates to surprising personal favorites, this episode is all about honest opinions, friendly disagreement, and celebrating the fact that collecting is personal. You may nod along, you may shake your head—but either way, it's all part of the fun.  We're also excited to welcome back Larry Watanabe, returning to the show for the first time since his appearance on episode 32, What Makes a Good Toy Room. Larry brings a thoughtful, collector-focused perspective to every conversation, and his insights pair perfectly with a topic built around differing viewpoints. Whether he's challenging the room or backing up a stance with years of experience, Larry's return adds depth, balance, and a familiar voice to an episode all about standing by your opinions. We also spotlight Miller's Comics, Cards, & Collectibles during our Store Tour segment and talk about whether it's a shop we should visit someday. Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/O21If4wxJYc  Listen & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or connect with us at http://cracktasticplastic.com Join this YouTube channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMCHHobJInn0AGC6LTegW8g/join  Like us on https://www.facebook.com/cracktasticplastic Follow us at https://www.instagram.com/cracktasticplastic Follow us at https://twitter.com/cracktasticpod Follow us at https://www.tiktok.com/@cracktasticplastic  Follow us at https://www.threads.net/@cracktasticplastic  Subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/cracktasticplastic Support us at https://www.patreon.com/cracktasticplastic And lastly, check out all the amazing shows at http://thepfpn.com 

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this Canada Work Permit application data specific to LMIA work permits or employer driven work permits or LMIA exempt work permits for multiple years based on your country of Citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, OntarioNew Brunswick issued work permits between 2015 and 2024 for Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing under the former 4 digit NOC code 9214, currently referred to as NOC 92013.A senior Immigration counsel may use this data to strategize an SAPR program for clients. More details about SAPR can be found at https://ircnews.ca/sapr. Details including DATA table can be seen at https://polinsys.co/dIf you have an interest in gaining assistance with Work Permits based on your country of Citizenship, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.Support the show

MTC het in vennootskap met Stad Windhoek sy verbintenis tot omgewingsvolhoubaarheid herbevestig deur 450 000 Namibiese dollar skenk aan die Go Green, Skip the Plastic-inisiatief. Die fondse sal aangewend word om 4 000 herbruikbare inkopiesakke aan te skaf, en vir die bekendstelling van 'n bewusmakingsveldtog. Die veldtog poog om die afhanklikheid van enkelgebruik-plastieksakke te verminder. Erasmus Nekundi, kommunikasie beampte by MTC, het met Kosmos 94.1 Nuus gepraat.

Yessounds Episode 041 — The 80s Experiment: A Neon RetrospectiveStep into the decade of big hair, bigger keyboards, and the biggest movie moments ever burned onto VHS. In this special edition of Yessounds, Roman takes you on a neon‑soaked journey through the Yes universe of the 1980s Press play, adjust the tracking, and enjoy The 80s Experiment.1. Miami Vice Theme — Jan Hammer — Miami Vice2. Cinema — Yes — 901253. Themes — Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe — Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe(1989)4. Eastern Shadows — Rick Wakeman — Crimes of Passion (1984)5. Joe Frazier — Bruford — Gradually Going Tornado (1980)6. I'm Running — Yes — Big Generator (1987) 7. Time Again — Asia — Asia (1982)8. The Friends of Mr. Cairo — Jon & Vangelis — The Friends of Mr. Cairo (1981)9. Hold On — Badfinger (feat. Tony Kaye) — Say No More (1981)10. Jekyll and Hyde — GTR — GTR (1986)11. The Moment Is Here — World Trade — World Trade (1989) 12. Cage of Freedom — Jon Anderson — Metropolis OST (1984)13. Within the Lost World — Jon Anderson & Grace Jones — Requiem for the Americas (1989)14. Far Far Cry (RJ Edit) — Jon Anderson — ReMixes15. This Time It Was Really Right — Jon Anderson — St. Elmo's Fire OST (1985)16. Loved by the Sun — Jon Anderson — Legend OST (1985) 17. Video Killed the Radio Star — The Buggles — The Age of Plastic (1980)18. All in a Matter of Time — Jon Anderson — Animation (1982)19. The Room — Rick Wakeman — 1984 (1981)20. City of Love — Yes — 90125 (1983)21. Can't Look Away — Trevor Rabin — Can't Look Away (1989)22. Children's Concerto — Moraz/Bruford — Music for Piano and Drums (1983)23. Holy Lamb (Song for Harmonic Convergence) — Yes — Big Generator (1987)

Today on the show, we ask a simple but very real question: What’s the one thing you have trouble throwing away… even though you probably should? We’re talking the universal “junk drawer” classics:➡️ Old cell chargers for phones you haven’t owned since 2014➡️ Random cords whose purpose is a complete mystery➡️ Plastic food containers➡️ Condiments older than your youngest kid➡️ T‑shirts from events you don’t even remember➡️ Takeout menus you still don’t need➡️ Freebies, samples, hotel shampoos… you name it Everyone has that one thing they just can’t toss — and today we dive into why we keep this stuff, what we’re embarrassed to admit, and whether anyone will ever throw away a charger voluntarily. It’s funny, it’s relatable, and it’s going to make you rethink your whole junk drawer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode covers: • Microplastics Are Destroying Male Fertility and Metabolism New research is putting microplastics in a category most men still are not taking seriously: direct reproductive and hormone risk. A 2024 study detected microplastics in every human testicle examined, with polyethylene and PVC among the most common polymers. PVC is especially relevant because it's often tied to chemical additives that can disrupt endocrine signaling. The broader body of evidence points to micro- and nanoplastics crossing barriers like the blood–testis barrier, driving inflammation and oxidative stress in the testes, and showing associations with impaired sperm quality and hormone disruption. The longevity move here is reducing overall load: better water filtration, less plastic food contact, no heating food in plastic, fewer packaged foods, and taking indoor dust and air quality seriously, especially for men thinking about fertility now or hormone resilience over decades. • Sources: – Study (PubMed): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38745431/ – Coverage: https://people.com/microplastics-in-every-human-testicle-infertility-8651215 • Fear of Aging Is Linked to Faster Biological Aging A new study ties aging anxiety to measurable acceleration in biological aging using DNA methylation clocks. People who reported more worry and negative beliefs about aging showed faster epigenetic aging signals, and the molecular differences clustered around stress and inflammatory pathways. In plain terms, chronic threat-mode thinking around aging maps onto biology that looks older on the clocks. For a longevity audience, this is a practical reminder that mental inputs affect physiological outputs. If your day-to-day mindset is constant pressure and decline narratives, that can show up downstream in stress biology and inflammatory tone. A smarter play is building a longevity framework around function, strength, purpose, and community, alongside the usual pillars like sleep, training, and metabolic health. • Source: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-older-links-health-faster-epigenetic.html • Additional source: https://www.nyu.edu/about/news-publications/news/2026/february/aging-anxiety.html • Retatrutide, the Triple-Agonist Weight-Loss Drug Pushing Bariatric-Level Results Retatrutide is a triple agonist that targets GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors, and the weight-loss numbers being reported are massive. In a 68-week study in people with obesity and knee osteoarthritis, the highest dose group averaged about 28.7% body-weight loss, along with meaningful improvements in knee pain and function. This is the next phase of incretin medicine: multi-agonist drugs that can move body weight by a quarter or more. For biohackers, the performance and longevity angle is implementation: preserving lean mass through resistance training, hitting protein targets, monitoring micronutrients, and building a maintenance plan that doesn't collapse the moment the drug stops. The upside is cardiometabolic risk reduction at scale. The key is running it with structure. • Sources: – Eli Lilly release: https://investor.lilly.com/news-releases/news-release-details/lillys-triple-agonist-retatrutide-delivered-weight-loss-average – Coverage: https://nypost.com/2026/02/18/health/people-dropped-out-of-retatrutide-trial-for-losing-too-much-weight/ – Background: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2026/02/whats-next-for-glp-1s/ • AI Can Predict 130 Diseases From a Single Night of Sleep Stanford's SleepFM project shows how much long-horizon health information is encoded in sleep. Researchers trained a foundation model on roughly 585,000 hours of clinical polysomnography data from about 65,000 people. From a single night of sleep study signals, the model could estimate risk for 130 conditions, including dementia, heart attack, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, stroke, atrial fibrillation, and all-cause mortality, and it generalized across cohorts better than simple demographic baselines. The big implication is that sleep architecture and micro-patterns (stage distribution, fragmentation, breathing stability, micro-arousals) function like a dense biomarker stream for systemic aging and disease risk. Expect better sensors and more validated risk dashboards over time. Right now, this is another reason to treat sleep as a core diagnostic pillar, not just a recovery habit. • Sources: – Stanford Medicine: https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2026/01/ai-sleep-disease.html – Paper (Nature Medicine): https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-025-04133-4 • Living at High Altitude May Protect Against Diabetes by Turning Red Blood Cells Into Glucose Sinks For years, population data has suggested lower diabetes rates at higher elevations. New mechanistic work is pointing to a surprising driver: red blood cells changing how they handle glucose under low oxygen conditions. In hypoxia, red blood cells can behave like glucose sinks, pulling more sugar out of circulation and improving glucose tolerance, which may help explain the protective association seen at altitude. The downstream potential is a new class of altitude-mimetic approaches that target erythrocyte metabolism as a glucose lever, separate from appetite suppression or classic diabetes pathways. For biohackers, it expands the metabolic toolkit and reinforces that oxygen environment and blood physiology matter more than we've given them credit for. • Source: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-red-blood-cells-sugar-high.html • Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act and the Future of Supplement Access A proposed bill is aiming to stop states from layering extra rules on dietary supplements beyond federal law, creating one national standard instead of a patchwork of state-by-state restrictions. Industry groups are supporting it as a way to reduce confusion and compliance chaos, especially as some states explore age limits or special labeling requirements for certain supplement categories. The strategic implication for biohackers is that regulation shapes access. Uniformity can stabilize availability, but it also raises the stakes of federal decisions on controversial ingredients. This is one of those policy stories that quietly determines what stays on shelves, what disappears, and how much innovation survives in the supplement space. • Sources: – NutritionInsight: https://www.nutritioninsight.com/news/npa-crn-supplements-us-fda-legislation.html – Congressional release: https://langworthy.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-langworthy-introduces-dietary-supplement-regulatory-uniformity-act – NutraIngredients: https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2026/02/05/new-bill-aims-to-end-state-supplement-regulations/ All source links are provided for direct access to the original reporting and research. New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. Keywords: microplastics male fertility, microplastics testosterone decline, blood–testis barrier toxins, endocrine disruption plastics, sperm count microplastics, epigenetic age acceleration, fear of aging methylation, biological aging mindset, stress inflammation aging, retatrutide triple agonist, GLP-1 GIP glucagon weight loss, incretin drugs obesity treatment, muscle preservation on GLP-1, SleepFM AI model, sleep disease prediction, polysomnography risk scoring, dementia risk sleep data, altitude diabetes protection, hypoxia glucose metabolism, red blood cells glucose uptake, altitude mimetic therapy, Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act, supplement regulation federal preemption, FDA supplement policy, biohacking news longevity, metabolic health optimization Thank you to our sponsors! - HeartMath | Go to https://www.heartmath.com/dave to save 15% off. - BrainTap | Go to http://braintap.com/dave to get $100 off the BrainTap Power Bundle. Resources: • Get My 2026 Biohacking Trends Report: https://daveasprey.com/2026-biohacking-trends-report/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/ • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 0:19 – Story 1: Microplastics in Testicles 1:44 – Story 2: Fear of Aging Accelerates Aging 3:30 – Story 3: Retatrutide Weight Loss Drug 4:42 – Story 4: Sleep Predicts Disease Risk 6:34 – Story 5: High Altitude & Diabetes 7:57 – Story 6: Supplement Regulation Bill 9:16 – Weekly Summary 10:51 – Outro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Research shows penguins are more likely to eat discarded tops made from white or clear plastic, than any other colour. The study involving almost 70 King and Gentoo penguins from Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium in Auckland show they gravitate to white bottle tops even when faced with a rainbow of colour choices. University of Auckland's Dr Ariel Heswall spoke to Lisa Owen.

Plastic particles are now being found inside of newborn babies. It's time to turn off the plastic tap! In the news this week Patti and Doug talk about endocrine-disrupting BPA chemicals in baby pacifiers, the incredible health benefits of eating oatmeal, and President Trump's executive order spurring production of the cancer-causing chemical glyphosate. Then Dr. Marcus Garcia of the University of New Mexico talks about his work in the lab discovering microplastics in human placentas, what it may mean for health later in life, and how we really need to find ways to curb the production and consumption of plastic. More information at our program website, GreenStreetNews.org. 

For numerous reasons, I've completely switched over from using plastic cell trays for seed starting to using soil blocks. Soil blocks are the best fit for me. To help you determine whether plastic trays or soil blocks are the best fit for your seed starting plans, this week I am breaking down the pros and cons of both methods. Podcast Links for Show Notes Download my free eBook 5 Steps to Your Best Garden Ever - the 5 most important steps anyone can do to have a thriving garden or landscape. It's what I still do today, without exception to get incredible results, even in the most challenging conditions. Subscribe to the joegardener® email list to receive weekly updates about new podcast episodes, seasonal gardening tips, and online gardening course announcements. Check out The joegardener® Online Gardening Academy for our growing library of organic gardening courses. Follow joegardener® on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter, and subscribe to The joegardenerTV YouTube channel.

In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor sits down with Marjory Walker, Vice President of Council Operations at the National Cotton Council of America, to explore the often-overlooked world of fiber agriculture and why what we wear matters.

In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2026 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Lucas Harrison, Christopher Kalmar, and Priyanka Naidu- and special guest, Scott P. Bartlett, MD, discuss the following articles from the February 2026 issue: "Total Ear Reconstruction with Costal Cartilage in Challenging Cases: Silicone-Induced Vascularized Capsule Technique" by Park. Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/TotalEarRecon Special guest Dr. Scott P. Bartlett. Dr. Bartlett is one of the world's leading craniofacial surgeons and serves as Director of the Craniofacial Program and an attending surgeon in the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Oral Surgery at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is also a Professor of Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and holds the prestigious Mary Downs Endowed Chair in Pediatric Craniofacial Treatment and Research at CHOP. Dr. Bartlett's clinical expertise encompasses congenital and acquired deformities of the skull, face, jaws, and ears, as well as complex facial aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. He served two terms as Section Editor for the Pediatric Craniofacial Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. His research portfolio includes landmark contributions to facial growth and development, age-related facial structural changes, non-surgical correction of ear deformities, and the use of advanced imaging and implant materials to improve operative planning and long-term outcomes. READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCFeb26Collection The views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of ASPS.

In this episode of the PRS Global Open Keynotes podcast, the team from Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Illinois discuss how free AI tools can be used to convert plastic surgical textbooks into podcasts. This episode discusses the following PRS Global Open article: "Source-grounded Artificial Intelligence–Driven Transfer of Plastic Surgery Textbooks to Podcasts: Creation of Content and Trainee Satisfaction" by Iulianna Taritsa, Parul Rai, Anitesh Bajaj, Hannah Soltani and Arun K. Gosain. Read it for free on PRSGlobalOpen.com: https://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/2025/12000/source_grounded_artificial_intelligence_driven.21.aspx Dr. Arun Gosain is Professor of Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine at the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Illinois. Hannah Soltani is senior medical student at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Lulianna Taritsa is a plastic surgery resident at the Cleveland Clinic. Your host, Dr. Damian Marucci, is a board-certified plastic surgeon and Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Sydney in Australia. #PRSGlobalOpen; #KeynotesPodcast; #PlasticSurgery; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery- Global Open

With Presidents Day here, Cracktastic Plastic is spotlighting Leaders in Plastic—the figures who command armies, rule galaxies, run nations, or strike fear into their followers. From heroic commanders to ruthless villains, we're digging into the action figures and collectibles that represent power, influence, and authority across pop culture. Along the way, we talk about what makes a great “leader” character, why these figures stand out on the shelf, and how leadership—good or bad—translates into plastic form. We also spotlight Silver Moon Comics & Collectibles during our Store Tour segment and talk about whether it's a shop we should visit someday. Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/wDsVgRaC7SY  Listen & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or connect with us at http://cracktasticplastic.com Join this YouTube channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMCHHobJInn0AGC6LTegW8g/join  Like us on https://www.facebook.com/cracktasticplastic Follow us at https://www.instagram.com/cracktasticplastic Follow us at https://twitter.com/cracktasticpod Follow us at https://www.tiktok.com/@cracktasticplastic  Follow us at https://www.threads.net/@cracktasticplastic  Subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/cracktasticplastic Support us at https://www.patreon.com/cracktasticplastic And lastly, check out all the amazing shows at http://thepfpn.com 

By now, we know that our society has a problem with plastics. They seem to have made their way into every aspect of our lives. They're inescapable, but this is a problem that doesn't need to last forever. It is a problem we can solve, or at least, that's what the new book The Problem with Plastic argues. We've been told for decades that recycling would solve the plastic crisis — but it hasn't. The truth is, we can't recycle our way out of this problem. Plastic recycling has never worked at scale, and the real solution is far more straightforward: we have to stop making so much plastic in the first place. That change won't happen without policy, and when everyday people use their voices to push policymakers at every level to cut plastic production and address this crisis before it's too late. In episode 211 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we hear from the author of THE PROBLEM WITH PLASTIC, Judith Enck.Judith is the founder and president of Beyond Plastics, whose goal is eliminating plastic pollution everywhere. She was appointed by President Obama to serve as regional administrator at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2009 and served as deputy secretary for the environment in the New York Governor's Office. She is currently a professor at Bennington College and lives in upstate New York.Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theoutdoorminimalistBuy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/outdoorminimalist⁠⁠⁠Listener Survey: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/jd8UCN2LL3AQst976⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠------------------The Problem with Plastics: https://www.beyondplastics.org/publications/problem-with-plastic-bookBeyond Plastics: https://www.beyondplastics.org/Judith Enck: https://judithenck.com/

Judith Enck discusses her new book, "The Problem with Plastic," and the Trump regime's decision to repeal the government's power to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.

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What if the most overlooked health intervention isn't a supplement… a biohack… or a protocol? What if it's the structure you live inside? In this deeply personal solo episode, Darin shares the seven-year journey of rebuilding after losing everything, and why this new home isn't just a house, it's a biological experiment in sovereignty. From fire resilience and toxic-free materials to grounding floors, EMF elimination, circadian lighting, and water independence, this episode breaks down the science and intention behind designing a "Fatal Convenience–Free" home. This is about more than architecture. It's about reclaiming your environment as a health intervention. In This Episode Why over 90% of California wildfires start from human infrastructure — and how to build for fire resilience The hidden toxins inside modern homes: formaldehyde, VOCs, flame retardants, particle board Why indoor air is 2–5x more polluted than outdoor air (EPA data) Why formaldehyde is a Group 1 carcinogen — and still used in building materials Steel framing, magnesium oxide walls, and hempcrete exterior — and the science behind each Water sovereignty: whole-house filtration, well water testing, pharmaceutical removal Eliminating WiFi and RF exposure with fully hardwired infrastructure Grounded copper-integrated flooring and the emerging science of earthing Solar redundancy and energy independence Circadian-aligned incandescent lighting to restore melatonin and sleep architecture Biophilic design and using fallen oak trees from the fire for untreated interior finishes Organic furniture free from PFAS, flame retardants, polyurethane foam Why your home may be the most powerful nervous system regulator in your life Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:33 – Plastic waste, fatal conveniences, and Bite toothpaste solution 00:02:48 – The solo episode: rebuilding after losing everything 00:03:30 – The most overlooked health intervention: your home 00:05:30 – Fire zones, ember exposure, and structural ignition science 00:07:00 – Steel framing and magnesium oxide walls explained 00:08:00 – Hempcrete and fire-resistant exterior systems 00:10:30 – Building biologists and probability management 00:13:40 – Indoor air pollution and EPA data 00:14:40 – Formaldehyde as a Group 1 carcinogen 00:15:30 – Eliminating composite woods and VOC sealants 00:16:45 – Mold-resistant building science 00:17:50 – EMF elimination, hardwired ethernet, no WiFi home 00:20:00 – Prefab SuperLife guest house concept 00:20:20 – Copper-integrated grounding floors 00:21:00 – The science of earthing and blood viscosity 00:22:10 – Water sovereignty and whole-house filtration 00:23:00 – Gray water and microbiological waste remediation 00:23:45 – Solar redundancy and energy independence 00:24:20 – Circadian lighting and melatonin suppression research 00:25:45 – Biophilic design and reclaimed oak interiors 00:27:00 – Organic furniture and eliminating endocrine disruptors 00:27:50 – Reinvention after loss: reducing biological stressors 00:29:00 – Architecture of biology and intention for the next chapter     Thank You to Our Sponsors Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout. Our Place: Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Go to their website at fromourplace.com/darin and get 10% off sitewide in their largest sale of the year. Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order.     Join the SuperLife Patreon: This is where Darin now shares the deeper work: - weekly voice notes - ingredient trackers - wellness challenges - extended conversations - community accountability - sovereignty practices Join now for only $7.49/month at https://patreon.com/darinolien     Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness     Key Takeaway: "Your home is either regulating your nervous system — or dysregulating it. The walls, the lighting, the water, the wiring, the materials, the air… they are all inputs into your biology. Health isn't just what you eat. It's what surrounds you. This isn't about perfection. It's about reducing the biological stress load — and building a life aligned with sovereignty, intention, and nature."

#381Dinosaurs of North DakotaNice Games Jam2025.03.13The clubhouse gets Cretaceous this week; your nice hosts have been challenged to create a game about dinosaurs and their feeding habits.PromptMake a game about the feeding habits of dinosaurs or of paleontologists, bonus points if all the dinosaurs are from the same era.Game typeDesign documentPlayer count1RulesCretaceous periodFlowering plants evolved hereEarly mammals here tooVelociraptors too!Different sized dinosaursName: Dinosaurs of North DakotaPlay as big (T-rex), small (dog-sized) and medium (triceratops)Survive a day as each of these creaturesOrder of playMedium first (herbivore)Big next (T-rex)Small last (scavenger)Then Paleontologist discovers (eats chicken with a PLASTIC fork)Where you die determines how preserved the bones are during the paleontology phaseIf you want more preserved bones you have to choose to not live as long (due to how the preservation works)GameplayPlay as the different creatures, the player chooses when that phase of the game endsCan also end after a certain time playedThen you swap to a new creature and play as them, choosing when to endWhen you get back to a creature, time has passed and things are different in the world (partly due to player influence from other creatures)Player knocking down trees might be knocked down in future scenes, eating a lot of plants may make the area sparse in the futureKeep playing as the different creature until enough time has passedAfterwards, play as a paleontologist and rediscover what you've doneRecord what you've done with the knowledge the paleontologist has (and not the player), so it won't actually be accurate to the player's playthroughBased on what the player's done, it can affect what things the paleontologist will be able to say about the state of things after

In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2026 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Lucas Harrison, Christopher Kalmar, and Priyanka Naidu- and special guest, Scott P. Bartlett, MD, discuss the following articles from the February 2026 issue: "A Modified Method for Ear Projection in Auricular Reconstruction: Split-Thickness Skin Graft Combined with Retroauricular Fascia Flap for Postauricular Coverage" by Li, Feng, Hu, et al. Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/EarElevationRecon Special guest Dr. Scott P. Bartlett. Dr. Bartlett is one of the world's leading craniofacial surgeons and serves as Director of the Craniofacial Program and an attending surgeon in the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Oral Surgery at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is also a Professor of Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and holds the prestigious Mary Downs Endowed Chair in Pediatric Craniofacial Treatment and Research at CHOP. Dr. Bartlett's clinical expertise encompasses congenital and acquired deformities of the skull, face, jaws, and ears, as well as complex facial aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. He served two terms as Section Editor for the Pediatric Craniofacial Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. His research portfolio includes landmark contributions to facial growth and development, age-related facial structural changes, non-surgical correction of ear deformities, and the use of advanced imaging and implant materials to improve operative planning and long-term outcomes. READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCFeb26Collection The views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of ASPS.

Judith Enck, joins This Is Hell! to talk about the book that she recently co-authored of, "The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late”, published by The New Press. https://thenewpress.org/books/the-problem-with-plastic/?v=eb65bcceaa5f Judith is the founder and president of Beyond Plastics, whose goal is eliminating plastic pollution everywhere. In 2009, she was appointed by President Obama to serve as regional administrator at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and served as deputy secretary for the environment in the New York Governor's Office. She is currently a professor at Bennington College, where she teaches classes on plastic pollution. https://www.beyondplastics.org/ We will have new installments of Rotten History and Hangover Cure. We will also be sharing your answers to this week's Question from Hell! from Patreon. Help keep This Is Hell! completely listener supported and access bonus episodes by subscribing to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/thisishell

Today we're excited to be joined by Brett Chamberlin and Dr. Amy Moors to discuss the recent results of the largest non-monogamy survey done to date. Brett Chamberlin (he/him) is the Founder & Executive Director of OPEN, a grassroots nonprofit advancing legal rights and cultural acceptance for non-monogamy. Under his leadership, OPEN has passed landmark non-discrimination protections in multiple cities and established itself as a leading voice in the rapidly growing movement for relationship freedom.A repeat nonprofit founder with over a decade of movement-building experience, Brett has led global grassroots campaigns reaching millions, including for the Emmy-winning documentary film "The Story of Plastic." His work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, CNN, and NBC.Dr. Amy C. Moors is an Assistant Professor of Psychology and Faculty Affiliate in Engineering at Chapman University. She serves as a Research Fellow at The Kinsey Institute at Indiana University and the founding co-chair of the American Psychological Association's Division 44 Committee on Consensual Non-Monogamy. Dr. Moors has published more than 60 journal articles and dozens of educational materials on topics related to sexuality and consensual non-monogamy. Dr. Moors has received several awards for her pioneering research on polyamorous, swinging, and other forms of consensually non-monogamous relationships, including the Kenneth R. Haslam, MD, Relationship Diversity Research Award and the Distinguished Professional Contribution Award from the American Psychological Association Division 44.Find Dr. Moors on social media @professormoors, and find more about OPEN and Brett at www.open-love.org. Join our amazing community of listeners at multiamory.com/join. We offer sliding scale subscriptions so everyone can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, and our amazing Discord community.Get 10% off sexual health supplements at https://vb.health/discount/multi?utm_source=multiamory with promo code MULTI.Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily Matlack.Our theme music is Forms I Know I Did by Josh and Anand.Follow us on Instagram @Multiamory_Podcast and visit our website Multiamory.com. We are a proud member of the Pleasure Podcasts network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices