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57: Bioplastics

Sci Guys

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4.9632 Ratings

🗓️ 18 May 2020

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

Thank you to Clear On Plastics for sponsoring this week’s podcast.

Make sure you play this weeks Quick Fire Quiz on the Clear on Plastics Instagram page here: https://bit.ly/SciGuysClearOnPlastics (It’ll be saved as a highlight for you to play)
 
You can find out more about bio-plastics here: https://bit.ly/bioPlastics

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References and Further Reading
  1. https://www.wrap.org.uk/sites/files/wrap/3Rs%20Recycling%20Highlights%202015%20FINAL%20FOR%20PUBLICATION.pdf
  2. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/plastic
  3. https://www.sciencehistory.org/the-history-and-future-of-plastics
  4. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2018/11/are-bioplastics-made-from-plants-better-for-environment-ocean-plastic/
  5. https://www.bpf.co.uk/sustainability/plastics_recycling.aspx
  6. https://www.recyclenow.com/recycling-knowledge/how-is-it-recycled/plastics
  7. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-27442625
  8. https://www.bpf.co.uk/plastipedia/plastics_history/default.aspx
  9. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2018/11/are-bioplastics-made-from-plants-better-for-environment-ocean-plastic/
  10. https://www.thoughtco.com/plastic-chemical-composition-608930
  11. https://www.bpf.co.uk/plastipedia/how-is-plastic-made.aspx
  12. https://www.activesustainability.com/environment/what-are-bioplastics/
  13. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-brief-history-of-plastic-world-conquest/
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Transcript

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0:00.0

Time is precious, and so are our pets.

0:03.0

So time with our pets is extra precious.

0:05.0

That's why we started Dutch.

0:06.0

Dutch provides 24-7 access to licensed vets,

0:09.0

with unlimited virtual visits and follow-ups for up to five pets.

0:13.0

You can message a vet at any time and schedule a video visit the same day.

0:17.0

Our vets can even prescribe medication for many ailments, and shipping is always free.

0:23.1

With Dutch, you'll get more time with your pets and year-round peace of mind when it comes

0:26.8

to their vet care. This week's episode of Sci Guys is supported by Rapp's Clear on Plastics

0:34.5

campaign. They have asked us to do an episode on Bioplastics. Just bear in mind

0:38.8

that Lookin' Jap, as usual, have done no research, so best not to take anything they say

0:42.9

as fact. Once you're done with this episode, hit the link in the description, follow Clear

0:47.1

on Plastics and learn more about plastics. Anyway, on with the show!

1:03.6

Hello and welcome to The Sci Guys, the show where we talk about the crazy, weird, and wonderful stories from the science world. I'm Corey, and as always, I'm joined by my co-hosts, Jamp, and

1:07.9

Luke Cutforth. Yes, you are. Greetings. This week we'll be talking about Regina George and the three R's.

1:23.6

One of the R's from me, girls.

1:26.6

No. No. No.

1:28.3

So, Regina is the, R0.

1:30.3

She's the fourth R.

1:31.3

She's the first R.

1:33.3

Or she's R zero.

1:34.3

R zero, yeah.

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