Dialogs on Earth's Challenges with Craig Leeson

Description

I'm excited to introduce an incredible guest, Craig Leeson, from Tasmania, Australia.

Craig is a passionate ocean and mountain explorer, surfer, diver, aviator and an award-winning filmmaker, television presenter, news correspondent, and entrepreneur. He is the director, explorer/narrator, and writer of the multi-award-winning documentary “A Plastic Ocean” (released 2017) and the producer/director/writer of “The Last Glaciers” (due for release on IMAX). “A Plastic Ocean” was ranked the number one documentary on iTunes in the U.S., the U.K., and Canada shortly after its release.

Craig is the 2022 TAS Australian of The Year award recipient.

He is the CEO of Leeson Media International, Leeson Global Media and Ocean Vista Films and founder of the I Shot Hong Kong Film Festival. He is the sustainability partner and advisor to various large corporations and governments where he advises government’s around the world on environment issues. Craig was instrumental in helping introduce legislation banning single use plastics in the Colombian and Mexican congresses. He has worked with the world’s major broadcasters as a producer and foreign correspondent, including BBC, CNN, Bloomberg, PBS, National Geographic Channel, Discovery Channel, and more.

Craig's journey as a documentary maker began in 1999. He won many
awards from different countries. His documentary "A Plastic Ocean" alone got 17 awards! It was translated into more than 25 languages and was released on Netflix by Leonardo DiCaprio. The film was shown in over 70 countries around the world. It was seen in cinemas, schools, and even in places like the U.S. Senate and the United Nations. I am thrilled to introduce you to this amazing guest, Craig Leeson.

Timestamps:

[03:35] Craig's realization of the amazing world.

[07:20] Evolution of our bodies to become organic machines.

[10:35] Healthy lifestyle tips from Craig.

[10:55] Filmmaking for the environment.

[13:55] Exposing plastic's harm and its impact on nature and us.

[17:20] Recycling’s origins: plastic industry's influence.

[18:50] Dangers of plastic accumulation and timeframe to decompose.

[21:55] Plastic seas; percentage of marine pollution.

[26:05] Plastic-free pathways: solutions for everyday life.

[27:50] Oceans' breath of life: oxygen production explained.

[31:40] Ocean suffering and impact on us.