Podcasts about biodegrade

According to a new study, microbes in oceans and soils around the world are evolving to eat plastic.  The study by Chalmers University in Sweden was published recently in the journal Microbial Ecology. The study is the first large-scale assessment of the plastic-degrading potential of bacteria.  There are 95 microbial enzymes already known to degrade […]

Learn about BDP an additive that makes plastic packaging biodegrade under a variety of conditions. We discuss how to even make plastic in the first place and why it's so important to manage the waste it produces. In this episode we speak to Ryan Jesse Founder and CEO of Change Plastic for Good the makers of BDP an additive being used by brands like: Levis, Dockers, Untuckit, FILA and a ton more. Here's what you're gonna get: 1) What it takes to even make plastic, we get a quick tutorial on polymers and additives 2) Alternative solutions and the infrastructures they're helping build. It's not enough to pick a green sounding material. You have to understand how that material will be processed after it's been used. If nobody is accepting that material it will never get recycled. So, Make sure you're the materials you choose create value from its waste. 3) How to dream big. You're going to hear Ryan talk about the challenge they face in building this product and the difficulties in doing it. You'll also hear the next phases of this product and the solutions it brings beyond packaging. Don't stop chasing that dream! Learn more about Change Plastic for Good Follow Ryan Jesse on LinkedIn Connect with Evelio Mattos on LinkedIn and download your own Sustainable Packaging Guide here

Welcome into The Sandbox, a podcast for the 20-somethings who want to live the best version of their life and are seeking the skills, strategy, and mindset to do just that. There is no doubt that humans are causing long-term destruction to the environment because of our decisions. So what can we do to do our part in helping the planet? Today's guest, Tippi Thole, was asking herself the same question when she heard her son talking about zero waste. That kicked off a News Year's resolution to reduce her trash. Her efforts paid off. Today, her family's weekly trash can fit into the palm of your hand. Tippi is here to convince us that we can do the same without it being a huge inconvenience on our lifestyle or breaking the bank on tons of eco-friendly products. In this episode, Tippi will share with you why receipts aren't recyclable, why food scraps don't just biodegrade in landfills, strategies for reducing waste during the holidays, and so much more. This episode is perfect for environmental lovers that have been struggling to figure out how they can make an impact.   Show Notes: [3:28] How a zero waste lunch box sparked a New Year's resolution [12:21] Why you should stop putting receipts into your recycle bin [16:54] The problem with plastic [24:03] 5 R's model: refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle, rot [28:17] Creating a zero waste survival kit [32:31] Why food scraps don't just biodegrade in the landfill [43:16] Refusing junk mail [46:46] Waste reduction strategies during the holidays [49:45] How to get started on your own zero waste journey   Favorite Quotes: [9:43] “Trash is designed to be out of sight, out of mind. When you actually look at it, you start to better understand what you're using.” [20:24] “I'd love to see plastic labeled as a hazardous material.” [20:54] “To date, 9% all of the plastic created has been recycled.” [25:08] “95% of our product's environmental damage has already occured by the time you've picked it off the shelf.” [47:52] “Making memories, not waste.”   Mentions: Thinx Period Underwear: https://www.shethinx.com/   More of Tippi: www.tinytrashcan.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiny.trash.can/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tinytrashcan.lessismore/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tinytrash_can   Follow Justin & The Sandbox: Website with Show Notes: https://justinpeters.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinleepeters/ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0yHxQvHpSdx_gJiQJpVCIQ?view_as=subscriber Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sandbox-with-justin-peters/id1496701179?fbclid=IwAR26mTFgNRnMCdJjzA4FHTT6MvLKkuqGbx3rWm7J7UBM8ERVIiIV1Baj0IY Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/701hEq4AKxseYuY79xjpSJ

Flip-flops are the world’s most popular shoe.  They are lightweight, comfortable, affordable, and durable.  In fact, the global market for flip-flops is expected to reach a whopping $23.8 billion by the year 2025.  But the popularity comes with a price.  Flip-flops account for a troubling percentage of plastic waste that ends up in our landfills […]

Peggy and Joseph Greene, professor, California State University at Chico, talk about the benefits and challenges of using plastics. He says plastics take 100-200 years to biodegrade and it is often being discarded hazardously. There are two big ways to fix the problem: use material that can biodegrade and change the way we view things as a society. He suggests to change behavior first, then new materials can help. They also discuss: How society can change the way they view things. Why product engineers should consider using sustainable materials in their products. The need for the government to create best practices and regulations for sustainability to help businesses. csuchico.edu (03.03.20 - #657) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Peggy and Joseph Greene, professor, California State University at Chico, talk about the benefits and challenges of using plastics. He says plastics take 100-200 years to biodegrade and it is often being discarded hazardously. There are two big ways to fix the problem: use material that can biodegrade and change the way we view things as a society. He suggests to change behavior first, then new materials can help. They also discuss: How society can change the way they view things. Why product engineers should consider using sustainable materials in their products. The need for the government to create best practices and regulations for sustainability to help businesses. csuchico.edu (03.03.20 - #657) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

From bio-bags that survive landfills for years to bio-plastics that are actually just polyester, we are awash in confusing disposal messaging. The world is rejecting plastics, but in the quest for an alternative are we actually making things worse? Join Nature N8 and Emily as they sift through “biodegradable” plastics. Support “Waste Not Why Not” on Patreon. Follow us on Twitter @wastenotpod. View show notes. Send questions to ask@wastenotwhynot.com. Subscribe to “Waste Not a Newsletter" on Substack.EPISODE CREDIT | Emily Y. Wu (@emilyywu), producer, editor | Nate Maynard (@N8May), producer, host | Chris Lo, theme song | Thomas Lee, brand design | a Ghost Island Media production (@ghostislandme) | www.ghostisland.media

Our society uses - and then throws away - a vast amount of plastic, which then accumulates in the environment. To combat this, in recent years, new types of plastic bags have become available, labelled as "compostable" or "biodegradable."Both of these terms indicate the bag can break down and so avoid pollution, although biodegradable bags take longer than compostable bags. There's also a third type, oxo-biodegradable, which have an additive that should make them decompose a bit faster than standard biodegradable bags.So when you see a plastic bag labelled "biodegradable," how long do you... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Our society uses - and then throws away - a vast amount of plastic, which then accumulates in the environment. To combat this, in recent years, new types of plastic bags have become available, labelled as "compostable" or "biodegradable."Both of these terms indicate the bag can break down and so avoid pollution, although biodegradable bags take longer than compostable bags. There's also a third type, oxo-biodegradable, which have an additive that should make them decompose a bit faster than standard biodegradable bags.So when you see a plastic bag labelled "biodegradable," how long do you... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

The shocking facts about the ubiquitous plastic carrier bag.

Transcript -- The shocking facts about the ubiquitous plastic carrier bag.

The shocking facts about the ubiquitous plastic carrier bag.

Transcript -- The shocking facts about the ubiquitous plastic carrier bag.