CTA 003 - Lizzie Carr - Paddle Boarding, Plastic Patrol, & Eco Campaigner

In this episode, we hear from Plastic Patrol founder Lizzie Carr. Lizzie discovered a love for paddle boarding (SUP) as a way to heal herself and connect with nature. Spending more time on our waterways made Lizzie realise just how much plastic was floating around. And so Plastic Patrol was born. It has since grown into a global movement spanning 82 countries, with over 270,000 bits of trash uploaded to the app and over 400-tonne bags of plastic collected.  We dig into environmental activism, the circular economy, greenwashing, and of course a good old bit of adventure. Get listening.

Life in lockdownLizzie’s journey into paddleboarding after being diagnosed with cancer - survivors guiltLizzies tips on how to get into paddleboardingBoris Johnson’s paddle boarding skillsLizzie’s adventures paddling unsupported down the Hudson RiverThe plastic patrol movementPaddling the length of BritainThe state of plastic waste in Britain seems to be improvingHow to really fix the problemThe circular economyWorking with the UK governmentThe power of working on something meaningfulHow to change the worldCitizen scienceGreenwashingBrands going above and beyondWhat should businesses be doing?Fast fashion and plastic on our platesSome practical tips and resourcesEthicalConsumer.org Book - Turning the Tide on Plastic - bookPodcast - Outrage and OptimismPodcast - The Food ChainPodcast - Costing the USA few things you can do to make a difference