2023

IN THIS EPISODE

With almost 60% of all plastic ever produced still polluting our planet there are enormous issues posed by the massive volume of plastic waste present in our environment. However, by repurposing this massive stockpile of plastic waste into something more valuable we can turn this problem into a solution that benefits us all and paves the way for a brighter, cleaner future.

In this episode, in discussion with Dr Sam Blaxland, Dr Alvin Orbaek White, formerly an Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, unveils the incredible power of plastic waste. As one of the world's foremost experts on nanoengineering, Dr Orbaek White discusses the ground-breaking potential of waste plastic, and how it can be transformed into valuable materials such as hydrogen gas and carbon nanotubes (CNTs). These powerful and versatile materials are the future of innovation, used in everything from cables and batteries to MRI scanners.

THE GEM OF ALL MECHANISMS

Synergistic relationships between industry, academia, practitioners and governments are needed in order to advance Green IT and deliver the digital data solutions we all need for a net zero future. Join guests Chris Adams, ClimateAction.tech and Green Web Foundation, and Dr Alvin Orbaek White, Associate Professor, the Energy Safety Research Institute at Swansea University, as they discuss how collaboration is at the heart of solving the climate crisis. This Episode is sponsored by the School of Computing Science at the University of Glasgow.