145: Revolutionizing Recycling: Zachary Kirstein's Ocean Recovery Group Mission
145: Revolutionizing Recycling: Zachary Kirstein's Ocean Recovery Group Mission  
Podcast: A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Published On: Mon Mar 04 2024
Description: Matt Matern speaks with Zachary Kirstein, CEO of Ocean Recovery Group, about recycling efforts, particularly in the Dominican Republic. He emphasizes the importance of addressing recycling needs locally and highlights low recycling rates in the Dominican Republic. They touch on legislation like Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) bills and express optimism about corporations integrating recycled plastics into their supply chains.  Kirstein discusses ocean-bound plastics, greenwashing, and the future of recycling efforts.