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The Collaborative for Health & Environment (CHE) YouTube channel amplifies cutting-edge science to support changes in policy and practice that protect the environment. CHE Science Snippets break down recent research in environmental health and chemistry into short, accessible summaries. Each video features scientists sharing their research, translating complex science into clear takeaways that highlight real-world impact.

Discover their latest snippets to stay informed about research shaping human and environmental health.

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Amid overwhelming plastic pollution and an exponential rise in plastic production, the fossil fuel industry has touted chemical or “advanced” recycling as a solution to the plastic crisis. However, through extensive research GAIA has uncovered that the true nature of “chemical recycling” falls far short of the industry hype. In fact, our findings show that chemical recycling is polluting, energy intensive, and has a track record of technical failures.

We have no more time or money to waste on dysfunctional and potentially dangerous techno fixes like chemical recycling. As we recover from the economic ravages of COVID-19, we must invest wisely in proven, common-sense solutions that will support public health and a safe environment.

Speakers:

Denise Patel, US and Canada Program Director, GAIA
Yobel Novian Putra, Climate and Clean Energy Campaign Associate, GAIA Asia Pacific
Dr. Andrew Neil Rollinson, specialist in alternative thermal conversion technologies, University of Loughborough
Dr. Neil Tangri, Science and Policy Director, GAIA
Janek Vahk, Climate, Energy, and Air Pollution Coordinator, Zero Waste Europe

On November 8, 2025, global thought leaders convened at TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch to ask: How Do We Solve Plastic Pollution by 2040? This inspiring, impactful, and thought-provoking event brought together scientists, business leaders and innovators, frontline community members and advocates, Indigenous knowledge keepers, policymakers, artists and entertainment industry professionals, and other experts contributing to the movement to end plastic pollution.

Viewed collectively, journalists will find the TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch talks to be an excellent primer on plastic pollution and its solutions—which exist now and need to be expanded to solve the plastic pollution crisis. Additionally, each speaker represents an expert source on their talk’s subject area, and Plastic Pollution Coalition (PPC) is happy to brief journalists and make connections upon request. 38 groundbreaking talks and three musical performances were recorded during TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch; they are now available to watch here.

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Do you know what’s really inside your beauty and bathroom products, and how it’s affecting your health and the environment? Ana Hernández of Mode Durable created a Spanish-language video titled What Your Beauty Products are Hiding | Beauty & the Plastic on what’s really in beauty and personal care products.

CHE Science Snippets: Breaking Down Environmental Health Research

To Stop Plastic Pollution