Life Solved explores research and ideas from the University of Portsmouth.This time we’re asking if the coronavirus pandemic has created a dramatic setback for the global environmental crisis.From the vast increase in the use and disposal of PPE such as face masks and gloves, to the changing consumer habits that arose from lockdown, we look at how the plastics problem has been exacerbated by Covid-19 conditions.At the same time we ask where there might be some hopeful green lights on the horizon as the individuals, governments and international collaborations take action.Dr Steve Fletcher and Dr Keiron Roberts explain how the University of Portsmouth’s Revolution Plastics initiative is sharing insights to help make impactful policy. And Dr Sianne Gordon-Wilson tells us about her research into how our consumer behaviour and sustainable attitudes changed during the pandemic.POINTS OF INTEREST & FURTHER READINGDr Sianne Gordon-Wilsonhttps://twitter.com/SianneGWhttps://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/sianne-gordonwilson(0092ccfe-9d1d-4df1-b859-2833e28b3d77).htmlOverview of Sianne’s researchhttps://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/consumption-practices-during-the-covid19-crisis(8125d94d-0347-4eab-bf49-dcb323ac78bf).htmlDr Steve Fletcherhttps://twitter.com/DrSFletcherDr Keiron Robertshttps://twitter.com/keiron_robertsRevolution Plastics https://twitter.com/UoPPlasticshttps://www.port.ac.uk/research/themes/sustainability-and-the-environment/revolution-plasticsWhat is a sustainable circular economy?https://sustainabilityguide.eu/sustainability/circular-economy/https://theconversation.com/what-a-sustainable-circular-economy-would-look-like-13380812 ways to life more sustainablyhttps://www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/population_and_sustainability/sustainability/live_more_sustainably.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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