Dr. Leticia Socal

Chemist, with a PhD in Materials Science, I spent most of my career in the plastic industry. I know all the benefits of plastic and its uses and, I also understand the environmental impact of materials. I moved from Brazil to the US in 2012, and spent 7 years in Philadelphia (Go Eagles!) before moving to Atlanta with my husband and 2 daughters.

I decided to shift my career towards sustainability when I moved to Atlanta in 2019. I am currently working on Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) of different chemical processes and products. I also advise sustainability-focused startups and accelerators globally, and I absolutely love organizing environmental education activities in my kid’s school, as you can see in some of the programs listed here. Most recently, I joined the Citizen Science Association (CSA) and the National Reusables Network (Upstream).

I’m a certified TRUE zero-waste advisor and am currently engaging in consulting opportunities to help companies achieve their zero-waste goals. I am interested in leveraging my skills to drive real change in consumption patterns, helping to create a zero or lower-waste economy.

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Plastic Waste: Problem and Solutions Overview
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Plastic Waste: Problem and Solutions Overview
Leticia Socal

Over 35 million tons of plastic is generated in the United States each year, of which 75% tends to end up in landfills, while another 15% is incinerated []. Less than 10% of all plastic waste is currently being recycled, partly due to technical and economic constraints. Proper waste management through reuse and recycling significantly reduces emissions and pollutants released into air, water, and soil, thereby reducing adverse impacts on human health and the environment.


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