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"When you look at the vast majority of disposal and production sites of plastic, they're in communities that have been long underserved. There's a pattern here and there's a reason." Today we’re talking to Erica Cirino, a science writer, author, artist and communications manager of the Plastic Pollution Coalition. Erica’s work focuses a lot around plastic crisis and how it’s affecting us and the whole world around us. She chronicled her work in her new book, thicker than water which explored solutions to our plastic problem.Video version: https://youtu.be/IcN6f65JjQwThe key topics in today's episode:04:00 - Erica's background08:30 - Why is plastic a problem?14:30 - The racial issue with plastic18:00 - Building a plastic-free home26:00 - How the industry influences the public41:00 - Where to start  if you want to reduce plastic use46:00 - Visiting the Great Pacific Garbage Patch55:00 - Fake solutions59:00 - The role of businessesResources:Connect with Erica:Website | http://w