That Bright Idea

#2 The Future of Plastic


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Its been 2 weeks already?!


It's Ep 2 of Series 2 and Rhiannon is joined by her good friend Ellie Wood (@ecoellie1).

Ellie is currently writing a PhD all about ALGAE - specifically, optimising strain selection and developing a biorefinery for industrially relevant microalgae at the Scottish Association for Marine Science - WOWOWOW.

This podcast is all about innovation and this week Rhiannon & Ellie highlight cutting edge innovation around PLASTIC!

They talk about a future where we will be able to recycle plastic thanks to 'Recycling Technologies', they also hear from plastic expert and researcher in the field Nicole Allison, plus Ellie share's 3 easy ways for us all to reduce our plastic use.

Want to find out more about the brilliant initiatives we mention?

1. Recycling Technologies who have created the RT7000 which transforms plastic waste back into oil for plastic production

2. What is the circular economy?

3. Nicoles paper is not yet out (the content in this ep is hot off the press!), but she recommended some great resources like Ospar and Plastics Europe to find out more

3. Follow EcoEllie @ecoellie1  

For the inside scoop, and latest updates we'd love you to give us a follow @thatbrightideapod

---> Music

Intro: Canals by Joakim Karud

Clip 1: Feeling Good by Nina Simone

Clip 2: Good as Hell by Lizzo

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That Bright IdeaBy Rhiannon Collins & Ellie Wood