James Shaw is an up-and-coming designer who has made a name for himself through his use of that most controversial of materials – plastic. Using a gun-like mini-extruder, he produces sausages of the material that he subsequently manipulates to create a huge variety of products – from candlesticks to tables. His work is an attempt to change its perception, ... Show More
Apr 7
Recycling the Unrecyclable with Tom Szaky of TerraCycle
Can we actually recycle cigarette butts, dirty nappies, and coffee pods? Tom Szaky, founder of TerraCycle and the reuse platform Loop, joins Grant Gibson to reveal how 'Material Intelligence' can turn global rubbish into a viable business.In this episode, we dive into the economi ... Show More
58m 16s
Mar 2022
Plastics - A comedy science quiz
The best things about plastic, it’s durability and usefulness, are also the worst things, which makes plastic the perfect material for manufacturing double edged swords.
Comedians Claire Hooper, Kirsty Webeck and science journalist Jacinta Bowler help us smother the ocean of igno ... Show More
25m 6s
Aug 2021
TED Climate: What happens to the plastic you throw away?
Plastic is everywhere. We know we should cut down on it where we can, but is plastic ever the answer? In this episode, a whole world of plastic you never knew about. Starting with: which bag is best: paper, plastic, or cotton? The answer might surprise you. Dan breaks down the pr ... Show More
11m 43s
Nov 2018
Why We Fell In Love with Plastic
Plastic waste and pollution have become a global problem but is there any sign of a global solution? And how did we allow this to happen in the first place? Materials scientist and broadcaster, Professor Mark Miodownik, explores how we fell in love with plastic, why we've ended u ... Show More
26m 28s