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Episode 65  •  Nov 15, 2022  •  25 min
Microbes, Bioplastics … and Art: Solutions to Plastic Pollution
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Environment

Plastic is polluting our waterways and oceans, but biotechnology may deliver solutions. Plant-based bioplastics that can break down in months are one solution. Another is mighty microbes bioengineered to speed up consumption of plastic. This episode spotlights scientists, companies and even a filmmaker and artist who are working in different ways to tackle the growing problem of plastic waste. 

 

Episode Guests
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Scott Tuten
Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer, Danimer Scientific
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Andrew Held
Vice President of Engineering & Business, Virent
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Dr. Tae Seok Moon
Founder and Head of the Scientific Advisory Board, Moonshot Bio
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Ben Lear
Independent Film Producer/Director
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