Reaching Gen Z: with Recycling Advocate Elayna Simmons
In this episode of the Redefining Plastics podcast, host Justin Riney chats with Elayna Simmons, a Gen Z recycling professional with a background in plastics engineering. They discuss the importance of recycling, the perception issues surrounding the plastics industry, and Elena's upcoming adventure on the Appalachian Trail. The conversation touches on various aspects of the plastics and recycling industries, including the challenges of consumer education and the systemic issues in waste management. The discussion also delves into broader topics such as generational views, the impact of social media, and the importance of having difficult conversations to drive meaningful change. Follow along on Elayna's journey on the Appalachian trail on her blog: https://thetrek.co/author/elayna-simmons Also a link to Precious Plastics as discussed in the episode: https://community.preciousplastic.com/academy/intro.html Justin's Contact Information: https://www.brvind.com/redefining-plastics https://rss.com/podcasts/redefining-plastics-with-justin-riney https://www.instagram.com/redefining_plastics/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-riney-mba-67685940/ https://youtube.com/@redefiningplastics?si=KvG4dTvY1lALbwIm
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