Did you know that plastic packets could be made out of plants? A fully recyclable and biodegradable plastic alternative called Ecoplas is manufactured from cassava root in Indonesia. Cassava is a locally-grown, edible plant that is versatile and easy to cultivate. Libbis Sujessy works with Greenhope, the developers of Ecoplas, to make this as easily accessible as conventional plastic. Go to greenhope.co to learn more about this innovative material. Footage by Greenhope was used in the creation of this film.
Up Next in Season 2
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Kathryn Larsen
Architectural technologist Kathryn Larsen is looking to the traditions of the past to build a sustainable future. In the Middle Ages, people on the Danish island of Læsø used eelgrass to insulate their roofs. This plant offered protection as well as withstood all weather conditions when thatched ...
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Jason Knight
When skaters shred, they usually aren’t working with material. But Jason Knight’s flips go beyond skateboarding. Knight designed a skateboard deck that’s made entirely out of recycled plastic - proving the strength and versatility of the material. His designs are open-source so that anyone can co...
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Hayden Dansky
In the United States, discarded food takes up more space in landfills than anything else. This devastating reality is paralleled with nation-wide food insecurity. With a strong desire to create change, Hayden Dansky and the Boulder Food Rescue initiative in Colorado collect perishable food from r...
