Nerdy journey: Forever materials

How do good ideas and great science turn into awful realities? In our newest episode, we go through modern science's history and discuss some examples.

Join us for the final pre-planned plasticky episode of The Carbon Lab! Our newest nerdy journey explores the delicate balance between sustainability and environmental impact. We'll dive into bio-based materials, discuss the potential pitfalls of seemingly great solutions, and geek out over coccolithophores. Because we might live in an era of science, nature still holds valuable lessons. Don't miss the discussion between Oliver, Made of Air's head of research and innovation, and Barnabas, our brand manager.  Sound effects: PixaBay & Mixkit. Soundbites: Friends (NBC) & Doctor Who (BBC).

Welcome to another nerdy journey in the world of plastics. This time, we will talk about a fantastic polymer, which turns out not to be so great after all. Because, well, it can last forever, and sometimes that’s not a good thing. There’s still hope for better materials, but they might differ from what many of us think they should be. Nonetheless, finding a solution is important because Earth is amazing (we rated it 9 out of 10!), and it’s definitely worth saving with better materials!  Hosts of the show: Dr. Olliver Gould & Barnabas Horvath from Made of Air Intro music: Mikale Sound effects from Pixabay

How are a piece of bread, exploding billiard balls, and electricity connected? The answer is one word: plastics. Join Oliver, Made of Air's head of research and innovation, and Barnabas, our brand manager, in a nerdy deep dive into the world of grease chemistry!