EPISODE · Jun 24, 2024 · 12 MIN
Sustainably Speaking: New Recycling Technology | America’s Plastic Makers®
from Sustainably Speaking · host APM
The recycling industry is going beyond high-tech. Scientists and inventors are working on cutting-edge technologies that are shaping the future of the industry and increasing opportunities for circularity. For example, how do we take used fishing nets and turn them into new materials for automobiles? It’s something that may have been unimaginable years ago, but not anymore thanks in part to innovators like Brian Schmatz from BASF's subsidiary trinamiX.On this episode of Sustainably Speaking, Brian shows us an innovative recycling technology that could one day soon end up in the palm of your hands. His team has developed a mobile infrared spectrometer that can identify plastic at the push of a button, which helps properly and efficiently sort plastics for recycling facilities worldwide.While the science behind how these technologies work is complicated, Brian makes it simple for our listeners to understand. So, join us on Sustainably Speaking to learn more about how bright young scientists like Brian are addressing some of the greatest challenges in recycling today. He might inspire you to apply your expertise to recycling.
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From failing fast and bio-based glitter to designing for recyclability, Brian Schmatz is tackling some of recycling’s biggest challenges with an exciting approach. He’s a chemist bursting with creativity and his entrepreneurial spirit comes through in his work. On this episode we’ll find out about the new technology from Brian and his team and how it can enhance the recycling industry.
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