In this episode of the 'Redefining Plastics' podcast, host Justin interviews Adrian Colesberry from Buoy. Adrian discusses Buoy's mission to create sustainable products, specifically focusing on the company's innovative use of ocean-bound HDPE plastic for their iconic reusable water bottles.

The conversation covers issues related to polystyrene recycling, environmental impacts of different materials, and the challenges of manufacturing in the USA. Adrian shares insights on creating a truly recyclable product and emphasizes the company's commitment to reducing carbon footprints.

The episode also delves into broader topics like effective recycling systems, public misconceptions about plastics, and the role of scientific research in addressing environmental concerns.

Adrian and Buoy

https://www.buoy.eco/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriancolesberry/

Redefining Plastics

https://www.redefiningplastics.com/

https://www.brvind.com/redefining-plastics

https://rss.com/podcasts/redefining-plastics-with-justin-riney https://www.instagram.com/redefining_plastics/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-ryan-%F0%9F%A6%85-77057322a/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-riney-mba-67685940/ https://youtube.com/@redefiningplastics?si=KvG4dTvY1lALbwIm

Articles Referenced in the Show

https://rdcu.be/eDRnz

https://www.sciencemediacentre.org/expert-reaction-to-a-study-investigating-the-accumulation-of-microplastics-in-human-organs/

https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acs.est.4c12599

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-16529-0

https://www.bfr.bund.de/en/notification/microplastics-in-the-brain-bfr-evaluates-new-study-so-far-no-evidence-of-health-risks/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0141391010004581

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8714882/