We are drowning in plastics, in our soil, our oceans, our food

chain, and recently discovered as nanoparticles in our gut. Mmmmm nanoplastics.

The government banned single-use plastics in 2019, and is phasing out

hard-to-recycle plastics such as meat and vegetable packaging later this year,

but what to replace them with? Well, Earthpac is a New Zealand business turning

to the humble spud for a solution. It’s a potato starch tray that can be frozen

and microwave composted, and it's free from nasty toxins. Well, that sounds

good.

So why aren't we using it yet? And when will we see it at our local Four Square?

To hear more about the long journey to this fantastic solution Vincent was

joined by spokesperson Hamish Dodd.