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Triton Talks: Solving Our Plastic Problem With Algae
Triton Talks: Solving Our Plastic Problem With Algae
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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Jun 6, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Plastic is everywhere. There are 17 trillion tons of the stuff on the planet. While plastic is convenient and cheap, it can take hundreds of years to decompose. Michael Burkart, Ph.D., professor of chemistry and biochemistry at UC San Diego, works on inventing new types of renewable, biodegradable plastic made from algae, including the world's first algae surfboard as well as flip flops and sneakers. Burkart is a founder and has an equity position in Algenesis Materials. Series: "Triton Talks" [Science] [Show ID: 38075]
Released:
Jun 6, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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