#25: How can bioplastics contribute to a more sustainable future?

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#25: How can bioplastics contribute to a more sustainable future?

Arqus Knowledge Pills

11 minutes

1 year ago

#25: How can bioplastics contribute to a more sustainable future?

In this episode, we dive into the importance of bioplastics in mitigating the plastic pollution crisis.

Are bioplastics a more sustainable option than traditional plastics? Is there a way to manage them in an environmentally and economically viable manner? These are the questions at the heart of Dominique Rocher's research project, which was selected for COP28 in Dubai and has recently won the EDHE Awards 2023 in South Africa.

Learn more about Dominique Rocher:

Dominique Rocher is dedicated to addressing one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. With a background in environmental science, biotechnology and entrepreneurship, she is currently pursuing a PhD at Stellenbosch University and the University of Padua, with one of the prestigious Arqus Talent Fund scholarships. Her journey is driven by a belief in the necessity of tackling the plastic pollution crisis on a worldwide scale. She is also the co-founder of the startup Urobo Biotech, together with Wessel Myburgh. This company is actively contributing to the broader goal of decarbonization and sustainability.