From bottles and bags, to less obvious sources like teabags and clothes - plastic pollution is any plastic that ends up in the environment. 

With the global call to fight climate change growing louder, innovators are hard at work to develop solutions that can make plastic disappear. 

On this episode of Climate Connections:

The Earthshot Prize 2022 winner, Rodrigo García González, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Notpla takes us behind-the-scenes of his company's seaweed-based invention that naturally decomposes in weeks, compared to 700 years for plastic.

Associate Professor Soo Han Sen from the NTU School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology shares how his team developed a method to upcycle plastics into liquids that can store hydrogen.

Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Voiced by: Ryan Huang

Music/photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Special thanks to The Earthshot Prize

From bottles and bags, to less obvious sources like teabags and clothes - plastic pollution is any plastic that ends up in the environment. 
With the global call to fight climate change growing louder, innovators are hard at work to develop solutions that can make plastic disappear. 
On this episode of Climate Connections:
The Earthshot Prize 2022 winner, Rodrigo García González, Co-Founder &amp; Co-CEO, Notpla takes us behind-the-scenes of his company's seaweed-based invention that naturally decomposes in weeks, compared to 700 years for plastic.
Associate Professor Soo Han Sen from the NTU School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology shares how his team developed a method to upcycle plastics into liquids that can store hydrogen.
Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (<a href="mailto:ykaiting@sph.com.sg">ykaiting@sph.com.sg</a>)
Voiced by: Ryan Huang
Music/photo credits: pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors
Special thanks to The Earthshot Prize

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Join Neil Humphreys and Audrey Siek as they cover the biggest headlines, trending topics, and everyday conversations, unpacked through fresh perspectives, expert insights, and engaging discussion. From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; and what&rsquo;s worth your attention.
And it&rsquo;s not just talk &mdash; it&rsquo;s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let&rsquo;s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.