Episode 20: Turtles in Trouble 🐢
'As you are aware, our Logo is the beautiful Turtle, So this episode is all about the Turtle...'
In this episode of Drastic Plastic, Wags and Bally dive headfirst (but gracefully) into the murky waters of plastic pollution and its devastating impact on sea turtles. From tangled flippers to ingested bottle caps, these ancient ocean wanderers are in serious trouble. The duo explores how all seven turtle species — including the majestic leatherback and the rare Kemp's ridley — are affected by our plastic obsession. Expect a splash of facts, a sprinkle of laughs, and some surprisingly hopeful solutions too. It's heartfelt, it's eye-opening — and it's a shell of a good episode.
1 Aug 2025
Ep 19: “Where Does Our Recycling Go? – Part 3: Sorting It Out”
Episode 19: “Where Does Our Recycling Go? – Part 3: Sorting It Out”
In the final part of our recycling trilogy, Wags & Bally explore how tech, science, and smart ideas are helping to fix the recycling system. From robot sorters to plastic-eating enzymes — it’s not all doom and gloom!
25 Jul 2025
Ep 18 Where does our recycling go Part 2 Rubbish Tourism
Episode 18: “Where Does Our Recycling Go? – Part 2: Rubbish Tourism”
In this episode, Wags & Bally follow the journey your recycling takes after it leaves your bin. From sorting facilities to shipping containers, we uncover how waste travels the world — and why that’s not always a good thing. Is your rubbish on holiday, or just being dumped somewhere else? Tune in for a funny, eye-opening look at the global travels of trash.
18 Jul 2025
Ep 17 Where Does Our Recycling Go Part 1 Bend It Like Beckham
Episode 17: "Where Does Our Recycling Go? – Part 1"
We toss it in the blue bin and hope for the best—but where does our recycling actually go? In Part 1 of this eye-opening 3-part mini-series, Drastic Plastic peels back the label on the global recycling system. From curbside collection to mysterious export routes, we begin tracing the complex journey of our so-called recyclables—and uncover why it’s not as green as we think.
11 Jul 2025
Ep 16 Surf's Up
Ep 16 Surf's Up ... Riding the plastic wave!
In this episode of Drastic Plastic, we paddle out with two passionate surfers who are on the frontlines of the ocean plastic crisis. From spotting trash in the lineup to leading local cleanups, they share personal stories, hard truths, and hopeful actions about how plastic pollution is changing the seas—and what we can do about it. Tune in for an eye-opening ride through the waves, both literal and environmental.
4 Jul 2025
Ep 15 Microplastics, The Uninvited Guests
This episode explores the pervasive presence of microplastics in our environment, tracing their sources and investigating their potential impacts on human health and ecosystems.
27 Jun 2025
Ep 14 Plastic In The Arctic
Hosts Bally and Waggs reveal the alarming presence of plastic waste in the Arctic, impacting wildlife and ecosystems in this remote region.
20 Jun 2025
Ep 13 Deep Dive, Plastic in the deep ocean
This episode explores the pervasive issue of plastic pollution infiltrating the deepest ocean trenches, impacting marine ecosystems and underscoring the urgent need for environmental action.
6 Jun 2025
Ep 12 Windows To The World
This episode of "Drastic Plastic" examines the widespread use and disposal challenges of UPVC, a durable plastic found in windows and drainpipes.
4 Jun 2025
Ep 10 The Invisible Threat
This episode, "The Invisible Threat," examines the pervasive infiltration of microplastics into the deepest ocean ecosystems, endangering marine life and the planet's future.
24 May 2025
The History Of Plastic In 23 Minutes
This episode explores the origins, proliferation, and significance of plastic, providing a concise overview of its historical impact.
14 May 2021
S1 EP 8 Where Is Waggers
Bally discusses being alone while Waggers is sleeping, resulting in a shorter episode.
7 May 2021
S1 EP7 The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
This episode explores the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a massive accumulation of discarded plastics and fishing nets, highlighting the dire consequences for marine life entangled in this floating waste.
30 Apr 2021
S1 EP6 Pick Up Ya Rubbish
The hosts of "Drastic Plastic" discuss the troubling increase in litter left in UK parks after gatherings, urging listeners to properly dispose of their waste and consider the environmental impact.
23 Apr 2021
S1 EP 5 Goodbye GUM
Waggs shares childhood memories related to chewing gum, highlighting plastic-free toothpaste and toothbrush options.
16 Apr 2021
S1 EP 4 TOP CHEESE
This episode explores reducing plastic packaging by finding a cheese monger and cutting back on plastic packaging.
9 Apr 2021
S1 EP3 T SHIRTS
The host shares anecdotes about giving away T-shirts and provides top tips for listeners to reduce plastic consumption and help the environment.
2 Apr 2021
S1 EP2 ICE CREAM
Hosts Waggs and Ball present tips for listeners to reduce plastic consumption and protect the Earth from plastic pollution in this episode.
26 Mar 2021
S1 EP 1 DRASTIC PLASTIC introduction
Hosts Paul Wagstaffe and Alan Ball discuss the pervasive misuse of plastic and offer practical tips to reduce its use, addressing a serious environmental issue with lighthearted moments.
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