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Good Garbage with Ved KrishnaAuthor: Pakka
Hello, hello! Were so excited to be here and embark on an enlightening journey with our fellow planet advocates - yes, were talking about you to leave the earth cleaner! Tune in for engaging conversations around the evolution of the packaging industry as we scale up towards a more sustainable future Join us, in our endeavour to learn from our inspiring guests and get their insight on the pertinent (and our forever favourite) question what does #GoodGarbage mean to you? Feedback? Collaboration requests? Guest recommendations? Hit us up at connect@goodgarbagepodcast.com Language: en-us Genres: Natural Sciences, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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A Masterclass in Biodegradability & PLA with Dr. Ramani Narayan | Part 1
Thursday, 6 August, 2026
Hello, hello!This week, we sit down with the OG of biopolymers and the man behind PLA as we know it today-- the one and only Dr. Ramani Narayan, Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University. In this masterclass episode, he teaches us everything to know about biodegradability: from the science to the myths. 🎧 Full episode on Spotify & Apple: https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcast🌱 In this episode:• Biodegradability as a property, not a magic solution• Standards for biodegradation and compostability• The role of microbial activity and environmental factors• Misconceptions about plastic breakdown times• The importance of proper waste management and composting• The science of microplastics and environmental impact• The difference between natural and synthetic biodegradable materials🎙️ Chapters:00:00 Introduction and guest background01:08 Ramni Narayan's journey from basketball to biopolymers03:19 How did Dr. Narayan get into organic chemistry and biopolymers?08:44 The evolution of biopolymers and their market potential15:25 Understanding biodegradability vs. compostability22:18 Standards and testing for biodegradation36:45 Environmental conditions affecting biodegradation rates44:44 The role of waste management and composting01:00:09 The science of polymer breakdown and microbial activity01:12:20 Impact of temperature and environment on degradation01:22:51 Clarifying misconceptions about biodegradable plasticsGood Garbage is a podcast about sustainable materials, packaging and regeneration, hosted by Ved Krishna — conversations with the innovators, scientists and founders building a cleaner planet. The question behind every episode: What is Good Garbage?▶ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@GoodGarbage🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple: https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcast🔗 More: https://linktr.ee/goodgarbagepodcast💌 Contact us: sargam.krishna@goodgarbage.info
