Ep 27A: Plastic Bags – Drifting through the wind, wanting to start again

Plastic bags are everywhere - whether we want them to be or not. And while many states and countries are trying to enforce plastic bag & single use plastic bans, there's no denying that these materials are all over the place. But where do plastic bags come from? How are they made? Why is there …

Ep 26A: Biodegradable Materials – Break it down

Materials claiming biodegradability are everywhere these days, but what does that actually mean? ANd how are biodegradable materials different from compostable materials? In this episode, we break down the differences between degradable, biodegradable, and compostable materials. We go into the science behind how materials break down and what they turn into when they decompose. It's …