Our plastic shame and how to deal with dyslexia at work

About this episode

The episode discusses Australia's plastic waste issues, the challenges of living with dyslexia, and the value of customer loyalty programs.

Australia uses 1.3 million tonnes of plastic packaging every year — and the majority of that packaging ends up in landfill. Exemptions that allow some companies to export certain types of plastic waste are being wound back. So does Australia have the capacity — and the market — to make recycling work? Dyslexia can make everyday tasks really difficult, and take a huge toll on self esteem and confidence over time. British actor Tom Holland recently revealed he's turned down big opportunities over his discomfort reading cue cards. Advocates Will Wheeler and Jodi Clements explain what it's like to live and work with dyslexia. It's hard to make any purchase these days without being offered a special discount or deal if you sign up to a customer loyalty program. But are the perks worth it? Consumer behaviour expert Paul Harrison weighs up the pros and cons.

People in this episode

Host: ABC Australia

Guests: Will Wheeler, Jodi Clements

Topics covered

• plastic waste
• recycling
• dyslexia
• consumer behavior
• loyalty programs

Keywords

• plastic packaging
• landfill
• recycling capacity
• dyslexia at work
• consumer loyalty

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