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Farmer Podcast Club: Plastisphere Ep.7: Confused about bioplastics?

Posted by Lilli Klamke on November 26, 2019

Enjoy listening to your weekly Farmer Podcast Club episode. Plastisphere Ep.7: Confused about bioplastics? – Plastisphere: A podcast on plastic pollution in the environment Released July 14,  2019 What happens if bioplastics end up in the environment? In this episode, Anja takes a closer look at synthetic polymers marketed as more environmentally friendly. Can they contribute to a healthier planet, and in what way? Anja talks to Frederik Wurm, a chemist developing biodegradable plastics, Constance Ißbrücker of the industry association European Bioplastics, Zero Waste expert Enzo Favoino, marine microbiologist Linda Amaral-Zettler and ecotoxicologist Lisa Zimmermann. Though biodegradable plastics might not … Continue reading Farmer Podcast Club: Plastisphere Ep.7: Confused about bioplastics?