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 …

Ep 25A: Electronics – Let’s switch it up

Every time you upgrade your phone, what happens to the old one? Do you put it in a drawer and forget about it? Do you trade it in? Do you take it to an electronic recycling facility? There are millions of old electronic devices that people stop using every year and we rarely think of …

Ep 24A: Controlled Environment Agriculture – Growin’ with the Flowin’

As the world population grows, so does the demand for food. And with our changing climate, it has become more and more essential to find alternatives to traditional farming methods. Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is a way to complement open air farming to increase food production and reduce food deserts. In this episode, we discuss …

Ep 23A: Circular Economy – What goes around comes around…

Circular economy has become a buzzword in recent times but what is it? Is it really an important concept in the world of sustainability or are we following a pointless trend? And who is actually part of the circular economy? Do we, as consumers, have any part to play? We discuss all this and more …