A Woman of Influence- Angelina Arora

Angelina Arora, 17 of Glen Alpine, NSW is an environmental scientist, innovator and inventor of a biodegradable plastic.

Made completely of waste it decomposes 1.5 million times faster than conventional plastics, significantly reducing the amount of pollution caused by plastics. She is currently researching micro plastics in fish which could potentially be entering our food chain.

Angelina speaks at environmental events, in television and print, where she advocates for a sustainable future and raises awareness about plastic pollution. She wants to encourage more young people and women to engage in STEM subjects and careers. She received a green globe award and fourth place in the World Science Olympics.

On this episode we discuss:

- Asking great questions
- Climate change
- What do prawns and have plastic have in common- Future goals



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The Women of Influence Podcast is a celebration.

Hosted by Kate Meade
Produced by Sophie Jackson

Australia is home to some remarkable women.
They’re raising foster families.
Running cattle stations.
Living inspirational lives.
Yet, many of their tales of triumph are never profiled, never celebrated.
So we’re changing that… every week..  through our Women Of Influence
Podcast.
You’ll fall in love with these women.

This podcast is produced by ACE Radio. Find out more at
www.aceradio.com.au for more details.