2. SEASON - PACKAGING - Biodegradable, Compostable or Recyclable? 😶‍🌫️ ♻️ with Material Value Author Julia Goldstein

What is better: biodegradable, compostable, bioplastics, bio-based plastics, recycled? And what do all of these terms actually mean? It’s important to understand the differences to be able to judge materials. You will hear from Julia Goldstein the author of the book Material Value, which was a Finalist in the 2019 San Francisco Writers Contest and has been recommended to me. Julia is a writer with a material science background and trade press experience. Her second book Rethink the Bins is released on 30 November 2020. 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 This is a season on plastic alternatives - discussing food packaging and sustainable materials. Alternative packaging options are slowly developing. More and more packaging startups are developing plastic replacements based on fungi or algae. Bioplastics or bio-based plastics like PLA are becoming more resilient. In this season we discuss topics like industrial composting, home composting, compostability, biodegradable and compostable material, single-use plastic, plastic recycling, food waste recycling, and more. Red to Green is a food tech and sustainability podcast. We cover current food technology topics in-depth with a focus on sustainable innovations. Learn about the food industry in deep-dive seasons featuring industry leaders from food tech startups, corporates, and important VCs. Sustainable food is more than improving individual buying behaviors. Red to Green seeks to move the food industry from harmful to healthy, from polluting to sustainable from Red to Green.