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S2E2: Biodegradable, compostable, or recyclable? The Differences and Misconceptions

Julia Goldstein

Ph.D. in Materials Science,
Author of “Material Value”, Finalist of the San Francisco Writers Contest.

What is better: biodegradable, compostable, bioplastics, bio-based plastics, recycled? And what do all of these terms actually mean? Find out in this episode featuring Julia Goldstein the author of the book Material Value, which was a Finalist in the 2019 San Francisco Writers Contest. Julia is a writer with a material science background and trade press experience. Her second book Rethink the Bins is coming out November 30. Marina and Julia discuss the environmental and human health impacts of traditional plastic production and use.

Shownotes and further resources

Mentioned Resources: 

B Corporation https://bcorporation.net/about-b-corps

Benefit Corporation https://benefitcorp.net/

Julia Goldstein Author Website https://www.juliagoldsteinauthor.com/

Julia Goldstein Business Content Website https://www.jlfgoldstein.com/

Recommended Resources: 

Update: On San Francisco refusing compostable containers in their facilities https://www.sfexaminer.com/news-columnists/compostable-containers-dont-end-up-where-you-think-they-do/

Food to the rescue: San Francisco Composting https://www.nrdc.org/resources/san-francisco-composting