A Sea of Possibility: Replacing Microplastics with Seaweed-Cellulose

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Not Another Science Podcast is brought to you by Edinburgh University Science Media, or EUSci. Join our hosts Erin Howat and Emily Robertshaw-McFarlane as they talk to scientists about all the fascinating research and projects happening around Scotland. Intrigued by sourdough? Passionate about climate change? Love to keep it science? Then this is the show for you. Podcast logo by Apple Chew and episode art by Elizabeth Carmichael. Get in touch at eusci.podcast@gmail.com, @euscimedia on instagram, or head to eusci.org.uk for recent issues of our magazine.

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A Sea of Possibility: Replacing Microplastics with Seaweed-Cellulose

Not Another Science Podcast

58 minutes 54 seconds

11 months ago

A Sea of Possibility: Replacing Microplastics with Seaweed-Cellulose

We’re kicking off season 7 with an episode on how we can replace microplastics with seaweed!

Our new podcast hosts, Emily and Erin, talk to Mark Dorris and Dominic O'Rourke who are Edinburgh-based researchers and founders of the company Mercel.

On this episode we hear about the far-reaching potential of seaweed-derived cellulose and the work Mercel is doing in using this sustainable material to create products which replace microplastics in industries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and even in laundry products! We also hear about the challenges involved in the journey from scientific research to founding a successful business!

You can find more information about mercel on their website https://www.mercel.co.uk/

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