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Plastics Unwrapped

Maithreyi Seetharaman
Sustainability
Artificial Intelligence
Circular Economy
Global Plastics Treaty
Climate Change
Plastic Waste
Waste Management
Biodiversity
Plastics Industry
Dow
INC 5
Plastic Recycling
Recycled Plastics
Chemical Management
Plastic Production
Synthetic Biology
Nanotechnology
Conservation
Jaguar Land Rover
Luxury Cars

Plastics Unwrapped is a podcast series supported by Dow, on the hunt for solutions to some of the biggest questions facing the plastics industry.​ ​ Join host and journalist Maithreyi Seetharaman on her quest for thought-provoking ideas on how to make plastics truly circular. This is a space where the world's leading thinkers and doers from the worlds of technology, policy-making, civil society, a... more

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Recent Guests

Alison Nuttall
Head of Sustainability Global Affairs at JLR
Jaguar Land Rover
Episode: Circularity in luxury automotive – part 1
Shailese Lee
Global Automotive Plastics Circularity Team Leader at Dow
Dow
Episode: Circularity in luxury automotive – part 1
Jaishree Sidd
Chief Science Advocate at 3M
3M
Episode: Building bridges between nature, science & business - part 2
Carrie Heltman
Global Sustainability Director for Climate and Circularity at Dow
Dow
Episode: Building bridges between nature, science & business - part 2
Anna Rathmann
Executive Director of the Jane Goodall Institute in the United States
Jane Goodall Institute
Episode: The role of biodiversity and ecosystems - part 1
Matthew Griffin
Founder and futurist-in-chief of the 311 Institute, known as a walking encyclopedia of the future.
311 Institute
Episode: Future-proofing with AI: the futurist perspective - part 2
Denise Hardesty
Senior Principal Research Scientist at CSIRO
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization
Episode: Future-proofing with AI - the academics view - part 1
Mark Rustwim
Assistant Professor at Wageningen University
Wageningen University
Episode: Future-proofing with AI - the academics view - part 1
Jehan Bol
Lead Sustainability Director at Dow
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Episode: Global Plastics Treaty: the journey of the past five meetings

Host

Maithreyi Seetharaman
Host and Journalist

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Open you mind

    It’s interesting to hear a different point of view on the plastic problem and on how to deal with it

    Apple Podcasts
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    Massimokp
    Italy5 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the varied perspectives on the plastic issue and value the in-depth discussions surrounding sustainability efforts. Many find the content insightful and are engaged by the unique angles presented on how to tackle plastic challenges.

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Circularity in luxury automotive – part 1
Q: Who pays for this?
There needs to be incentivization to kick off the circular economy, but long-term returns make a business case for it.
Circularity in luxury automotive – part 1
Q: What does re-imagine really mean for you guys in the context of plastic circularity?
Re-imagine strategy means rethinking how we design, engineer, and collaborate across the supply chain to achieve sustainability goals.
The role of biodiversity and ecosystems - part 1
Q: How do you work with communities in conservation?
We partner with communities through a framework called takare, focusing on holistic conservation efforts that include saving entire ecosystems, not just species.
The role of biodiversity and ecosystems - part 1
Q: Does conservation right now feel like a losing battle because there are so many competing interests?
No, it’s still a topic of conversation and we are continuing to fight for conservation.
Future-proofing with AI: the futurist perspective - part 2
Q: Can I ask an AI model to say, create me a plastic that will not negatively impact the environment?
It's possible now, with AI already being used to innovate and discover new materials that can help.

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Focused on the pressing issues surrounding sustainability in the plastics industry, this series explores innovative solutions that aim to make plastics more circular. It features thought-provoking discussions with leading experts from various sectors, including technology, policy-making, academia, and business. Notable topics include biodiversity, the circular economy, artificial intelligence applications in waste management, and the complexities surrounding global plastic treaties. The program emphasizes collaboration and community involvement, aiming to inspire listeners to engage in environmental practices and rethink their relationship with plastics.

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1. Alison Nuttall
2. Shailese Lee
3. Jaishree Sidd
4. Carrie Heltman
5. Anna Rathmann
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7. Denise Hardesty
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