Plastics: Benefits and Challenges

Peggy and Joseph Greene, professor, California State University at Chico, talk about the benefits and challenges of using plastics. He says plastics take 100-200 years to biodegrade and it is often being discarded hazardously. There are two big ways to fix the problem: use material that can biodegrade and change the way we view things as a society. He suggests to change behavior first, then new materials can help. They also discuss: How society can change the way they view things. Why product engineers should consider using sustainable materials in their products. The need for the government to create best practices and regulations for sustainability to help businesses. csuchico.edu (03.03.20 - #657) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast