This Artist is CLEANING the Planet with Benjamin Von Wong | #89

About this episode

Benjamin Von Wong discusses his journey as an environmental artist and activist, emphasizing the role of art in inspiring change.

Hello, hello! In this episode, Benjamin Von Wong shares his journey from a traditional upbringing to becoming an environmental artist and activist. He reflects on the influence of his parents' stable lifestyle, his unexpected path into photography, and his transition into environmentalism. Benjamin also discusses the challenges and rewards of using art to communicate complex issues, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and storytelling in his work. He explores the balance between highlighting problems and inspiring change, aiming to create meaningful impact through his art. Join host Ved Krishna as he learns from inspiring guests and experts in the industry of sustainable packaging about ways to leave the planet cleaner and answer what is #GoodGarbage? Check out the Good Garbage podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to podcasts about making the planet cleaner! Check out more on our journey! Get involved at pakka.com #composting #sustainability #packaging #environment #innovation #compostable Producer: Alex Moore Video Producer: Sargam Krishna Subscribe to Good Garbage Podcast on Apple Podcasts…

People in this episode

Host: Ved Krishna

Guest: Benjamin Von Wong

Topics covered

• environmental art
• activism
• sustainability
• storytelling
• collaboration

Keywords

• environment
• art
• activism
• sustainability
• photography
• collaboration
• storytelling

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pakka, Good Garbage, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, pakka.com

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