Where do plastic bags come from? How are they made? How are they recycled and are the bag bans effective? In this episode we discuss the life of a plastic bag from fossil fuels to recycled decking material or to the ocean....and the steps in between!

Ep 27A: Plastic bags- Drifting through the wind, wanting to start again

Talk Green to Me is a monthly podcast brought to you by materials scientists and engineers discussing the science behind sustainability and recycling of different materials. Dr. Nasreen Khan and Dr. Manali Banerjee interview people from the industries that create or recycle each of the material types we'll explore in this podcast! Paper, plastic, glass, textiles and much much more!

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Ep 27A: Plastic bags- Drifting through the wind, wanting to start again

Ep 27A: Plastic bags- Drifting through the wind, wanting to start again