Plastic-Eating Bacteria: Nature's Recyclers
Backgrounders
Learn how bacteria can help solve the world’s plastic problem.
Chris Murray
Career Profiles
Associate Professor (Physics)
I teach undergraduate physics and conduct research in biopolymers and environmental technology.
Viviana Ramirez-Luna (she/her)
Environmental Entrepreneur
I founded (and run) a consulting company to help businesses, communities, and organizations reduce the waste they produce
Steve Fletcher
Managing Director
I am the Managing Director of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada.
Sustainable Aerospace Firsts
Backgrounders
Learn how Boeing is making aviation more sustainable.
Bill Butler
Business Owner
My company installs oil filtration systems on all types of diesel engines.
Frances Edmonds
Career Profiles
Head of Sustainable Impact
Frances works with customers and governments to show them how to buy technology with sustainability in mind.
Climate Crisis Education
News and Media Releases
Blog
September 3, 2021
Climate change has been at the forefront of world issues discussions for many years. Weather events are becoming increasingly extreme, and the impacts are taking their toll. The importance of educating the younger generation and giving them the tools necessary to deal with the climate crisis cannot be understated.
Polystyrene: The Pros, the Cons, the Chemistry
STEM Explained
Learn the organic chemistry behind this very useful plastic. Why is recycling polystyrene hard? Why does polystyrene often end up as solid waste?