Wed. 03/02 - Death to Plastic

<p><strong><em>175 nations have agreed to craft a legally binding treaty to reel in the world’s out-of-control plastic problem. Plus, remember that rocket booster no one is taking responsibility for? It’s still hitting the moon on Friday. Here’s what it might be able to tell us. And, a Beetlejuice sequel might finally be happening––unless Batman thwarts him </em>again<em>.</em></strong></p><p>Sponsors:</p><ul><li>DeVry University, Learn more at <a href="https://www.devry.edu/tuition-financial-aid/financial-aid/transfer-scholarship-for-college-students.html?cmpid=van_podcast_dvu_advertistecast__future-ready&amp;utm_medium=van&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=advertistecast-future-ready" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DeVry.edu/Future</a></li><li>Jenni Kayne, Use code KRH at <a href="http://jennikayne.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jennikayne.com</a> for 15% off your first order</li></ul><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.wired.com/story/kytch-ice-cream-machine-hackers-sue-mcdonalds-900-million/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ice Cream Machine Hackers Sue McDonald's for $900 Million</a> (Wired)</li><li><a href="https://art19.com/shows/coronavirus-daily-briefing/episodes/58daa0b2-64d0-4aba-aa05-508672bd14ff" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">11/30 episode with a McDonald's milkshake update</a> (Kottke Ride Home)</li><li><a href="https://art19.com/shows/coronavirus-daily-briefing/episodes/bd872f35-60f1-48d8-846f-1596bfa5a24d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fri. 04/23 - A McShake Up: The Battle Over McDonald's Ice Cream Machines</a> (Kottke Ride Home)</li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-60590515" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plastic pollution: Green light for 'historic' global treaty</a> (BBC)</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/02/climate/global-plastics-recycling-treaty.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The World Is Awash in Plastic. Nations Plan a Treaty to Fix That.</a>