Welcome back to Silk Logic’s Sustainability Daily Podcast — where green innovation meets the real world of business. I’m your host, and today, we dive into some of the most exciting ways AI, automation, and new business models are fueling a future that’s as profitable as it is sustainable. From a biodegradable breakthrough tackling microplastic pollution, to AI solutions creating healthcare equity, to a city showing how climate justice can drive prosperity for all—today’s stories put hope into action. And if you stick with us, we’ll wrap up with ideas you can use in your own path to a greener bottom line.

Let’s jump right in.

First up: Microplastics and Artificial Turf — a new chapter.

Microplastics from synthetic turf have been polluting our fields, our waterways, and even the food we eat. In fact, the EU is banning petroleum-based turf infill by 2031. But CJ Biomaterials and Sweden’s BIQ Materials are ready now. They’ve partnered to launch PHACT — a game-changing infill made from