2.10. Plant-Based Plastics Part II 🔮 Why we Need to Switch with Prof. Ramani Nayaran from Michigan State University

Researching plastic packaging and possible alternatives is a tricky topic. With lots of greenwashing, and also well-intentioned misinformation. During this deep-dive season, we were left wondering: Is there a scalable solution to our plastic problem at all? Now obviously a global problem requires a range of approaches. BUT This interview with Ramani Nayaran was a refreshing breeze of hope. Ramani is Distinguished professor of the Michigan State University, To hear the first part of this interview check out episode 2.10. Alternatively, you can listen to this as a stand-alone episode. We discuss why industrial composting is crucial and inevitable and look further into the potential of compostable plastics. To get an introduction to the topic check out some of our earlier episodes. If you work in the field or know someone working on compostable products, check out at gcaimpacts.org. They are sincerely committed to pushing the field forward and you can get involved for example as a member at gcaimpacts.org Thanks to our partners of this season Food Labs: Food Labs is a leading European VC and company builder in food, health & sustainability. They cover the entire value chain – from ag-tech, alternative proteins, water supply, food security, decentralized food production, vertical farming, to food waste and carbon reduction. https://foodlabs.de/ This is a season on plastic alternatives - discussing food packaging and sustainable materials. Alternative packaging options are slowly developing. More and more packaging startups are developing plastic replacements based on fungi or algae. Bioplastics or bio-based plastics like PLA are becoming more resilient. In this season we discuss topics like industrial composting, home composting, compostability, biodegradable and compostable material, single-use plastic, plastic recycling, food waste recycling, and more. Red to Green is a food tech and sustainability podcast. We cover current food technology topics in-depth with a focus on sustainable innovations. Learn about the food industry in deep-dive seasons featuring industry leaders from food tech startups, corporates, and important VCs. Sustainable food is more than improving individual buying behaviors. Red to Green seeks to move the food industry from harmful to healthy, from polluting to sustainable from Red to Green.